Bestial Company reported the following accounts at year-end before adjustments: Debit Credit Allowance for doubtful accounts 5,000 Sales 7,200,000 Sales return 200,000 The entity estimated uncollectible accounts receivable at 2% of net sales. What amount of doubtful accounts expense should be reported for the current year?

Bestial Company reported the following accounts at year-end before adjustments: Debit Credit Allowance for doubtful accounts 5,000 Sales 7,200,000 Sales return 200,000 The entity estimated uncollectible accounts receivable at 2% of net sales. What amount of doubtful accounts expense should be reported for the current year?

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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