Want the Answer QUESTION: 67At the beginning of the year, Mitchum Enterprises has an allowance for doubtfulaccounts of $13,600. During the year, bad debts expense based on sales is $30,000. and$15,800 are written off as uncollectable.a. Record the write-off to doubtful accounts.b. Following the write-off, what is the balance of the Allowance for doubtful Accounts?

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