Question

Bad Debts account has a credit balance of $8,000 before the adjusting entry for bad debts expense. After analyzing the accounts in the accounts receivable subsidiary ledger using the aging−of−receivables ​method, the​ company's management estimates that uncollectible accounts will be $14,300. What will be the balance of the Allowance for Bad Debts reported on the balance​ sheet?

Answer 1

$14,300

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the information given we were told that the​ management of the company estimated that the amount in the uncollectible accounts will be the amount of $14,300 which means that the amount of $14,300 will be the balance of the Allowance for Bad Debts that should be reported on the company balance​ sheet.