Required information Knowledge Check 01 Using the aging method, Carlton Company calculates the estimated ending balance in the Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts to be $12,000. Prior to adjusting entries, the Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts has a credit balance of $3,000. The year-end adjustment would include a: Multiple Choice debit to Bad Debt Expense for $12,000 debit to Bad Debt Expense for $9,000 credit to Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts for $15.000 Credit to Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts for $12.000