Craigmont uses the allowance method to account for uncollectible accounts. Its year-end unadjusted trial balance shows Accounts Receivable of $148,500 and sales of $1,145,000. If uncollectible accounts are estimated to be 0.7% of sales, what is the amount of the bad debts expense adjusting entry?Multiple Choice$9,120$6,910$8,215$8,015$8,140
Question
Craigmont uses the allowance method to account for uncollectible accounts. Its year-end unadjusted trial balance shows Accounts Receivable of 1,145,000. If uncollectible accounts are estimated to be 0.7% of sales, what is the amount of the bad debts expense adjusting entry?Multiple Choice6,9108,015$8,140
Solution
To calculate the bad debts expense adjusting entry, you need to multiply the total sales by the percentage of uncollectible accounts.
Here's the step-by-step calculation:
- Convert the percentage to a decimal: 0.7% = 0.007
- Multiply the total sales by the percentage: 8,015
So, the amount of the bad debts expense adjusting entry is $8,015.
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