Question

g Tanning Company analyzes its receivables to estimate bad debt expense. The accounts receivable balance is $276,000 and credit sales are $1,000,000. An aging of accounts receivable shows that approximately 3% of the outstanding receivables will be uncollectible. What adjusting entry will Tanning Company make if the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a credit balance of $2,200 before adjustment?

Answer 1

accounts receivable = $276,000

total credit sales = $1,000,000

3% of accounts receivable will not be decollete = $276,000 x 3% = $8,280

if allowance for doubtful accounts has a credit balance of $2,200, you must add = $8,280 - $2,200 = $6,080

the adjusting entry should be:

Dr Bad debt expense 6,080

Cr Allowance for doubtful accounts 6,080

Since allowance for doubtful accounts is a contra asset account it has a credit balance that reduces the value of accounts receivable.