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15 July, 12:52

Farr Co. elects to use the percentage-of-sales basis in 2017 to record bad debt expense. It estimates that 2% of net credit sales will become uncollectible. Sales revenues are $801,000 for 2017, sales returns and allowances are $40,100, and the allowance for doubtful accounts has a credit balance of $8,900. Prepare the adjusting entry to record bad debt expense in 2017.

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  1. 15 July, 13:42
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    The Journal entry is as follows:

    Bad Debt Expense A/c Dr. $15,218

    To allowance for doubtful accounts $15,218

    (To record the bad debt expense in 2017)

    Working notes:

    Bad Debt Expense in 2017:

    = (Sales revenue - allowances) * 2%

    = ($801,000 - $40,100) * 2%

    = $760,900 * 0.02

    = $15,218
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