Helix reported the following information in its financial statements. Write-offs of accounts receivable were $340 in the current year Helix did not recover any write-offs. At December 31 Accounts receivable Allowance for doubtful accounts Accounts receivable, net Current Year $ 7,800 680 $ 7,120 Determine Bad Debts Expense for the current year. Bad debts expense Prior Year $5,400 490 $ 4,910

Helix reported the following information in its financial statements. Write-offs of accounts receivable were $340 in the current year Helix did not recover any write-offs. At December 31 Accounts receivable Allowance for doubtful accounts Accounts receivable, net Current Year $ 7,800 680 $ 7,120 Determine Bad Debts Expense for the current year. Bad debts expense Prior Year $5,400 490 $ 4,910

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