Valli Company uses the percentage of sales method for recording bad debts expense. For the year, cash sales are $700000 and credit sales are $2500000. Management estimates that 1% is the sales percentage to use. What adjusting entry will Valli Company make to record the bad debts expense?

Adjusting entry Valli Company will make to record the bad debts expense:

Debit Bad Debts Expense $25,000

Credit Allowance for Doubtful Account $25,000

Explanation:

Valli Company uses the percentage of sales method for recording bad debts expense. Bad debts expense is calculated by using the following formula:

Bad Debts Expense = % Estimated Bad debts * Credit Sales

In Valli, Credit sales are $2,500,000 and % estimated is 1%.

Bad Debts Expense = 1% x $2,500,000 = $25,000

The adjusting entry to record the bad debts expense will be:

Debit Bad Debts Expense $25,000

Credit Allowance for Doubtful Account $25,000