Question

Wildhorse, Inc. had net sales in 2020 of $1,502,400. At December 31, 2020, before adjusting entries, the balances in selected accounts were Accounts Receivable $221,100 debit, and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $3,000 credit. If Wildhorse estimates that 8% of its receivables will prove to be uncollectible.

Required:
Prepare the December 31, 2017, journal entry to record bad debt expense.

Answer 1

Answer and Explanation:

The journal entry is shown below:

Bad debt expense Dr $14,668 ($221,100 × 8% - $3,000)

To Allowance for doubtful debts $14,668

(Being bad debt expense is recorded)

Here the bad debt expense is debited as it increased the expense and credited the allowance for doubtful debt as it decreased the assets