The Allowance for Doubtful Accounts account has a year-end credit balance, prior to adjustment of $500. The bad debts are estimated at 7% of $60,000 of outstanding accounts receivable. After the appropriate adjusting entry to recognize the bad debt expense, the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts should have a ___________ credit balance.
A. $4,200
B. $3,200
C. $3,700
D. $5,200
Answer:A
The Allowance for Doubtful Accounts account has a year-end credit balance, prior to adjustment of $500. The bad debts are estimated at 7% of $60,000 of outstanding accounts receivable. After the appropriate adjusting entry to recognize the bad debt expense, the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts should have a ___________ credit balance.
A. $4,200 B. $3,200 C. $3,700 D. $5,200