LO 9.2 Tines Commerce computes bad debt based on the allowance method. They determine their current year’s balance estimation to be a credit of $45,000. The previous period had a credit balance in Allowance for Doubtful Accounts of $12,000. What should be the reported figure in the adjusting entry for the current period?Choose one answer from the options below.A. $12,000B. $45,000C. $33,000D. $57,000BackNext
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LO 9.2 Tines Commerce computes bad debt based on the allowance method. They determine their current year’s balance estimation to be a credit of 12,000. What should be the reported figure in the adjusting entry for the current period?Choose one answer from the options below.A. 45,000C. 57,000BackNext
Solution
The reported figure in the adjusting entry for the current period should be the difference between the current year's balance estimation and the previous period's credit balance in Allowance for Doubtful Accounts.
Here's how you calculate it:
- Start with the current year's balance estimation, which is a credit of $45,000.
- Subtract the previous period's credit balance in Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, which is $12,000.
- The result is $33,000.
So, the correct answer is C. $33,000.
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