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29 June, 01:36

Mazie Supply Co. uses the percent of accounts receivable method. On December 31, it has outstanding accounts receivable of $138,000, and it estimates that 6% will be uncollectible. Prepare the year-end adjusting entry to record bad debts expense under the assumption that the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has: (a) a $2,346 credit balance before the adjustment. (b) a $690 debit balance before the adjustment.

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  1. 29 June, 02:13
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    Answer and Explanation:

    The journal entries are shown below:

    a. Bad Debt Expense Dr. $5,934

    To Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Cr. $5,934

    (Being the bad debt expense is recorded)

    The computation is shown below:

    = $138,000 * 6% - $2,346

    = $5,934

    b. Bad Debt Expense Dr. $8,970

    To Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Cr. $8,970

    (Being the bad debt expense is recorded)

    The computation is shown below:

    = $138,000 * 6% + $690

    = $8,970
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