Question Content Area Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a debit balance of $570 at the end of the year (before adjustment), and Bad Debt Expense is estimated at 2% of credit sales. If credit sales are $950,400, the amount of the adjusting entry for uncollectible accounts is a. $19,008 b. $18,438 c. cannot determine without more information d. $19,578

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    Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a debit balance of $570 at the end of the year (before adjustment), and Bad Debt Expense is estimated at 2% of credit sales. If credit sales are $950,400, the amount of the adjusting entry for uncollectible accounts is

    a. $19,008
    b. $18,438
    c. cannot determine without more information
    d. $19,578
     
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