**Question:**Total doubtful accounts at the end of the year are estimated to be $27,000 based on an aging of accounts receivable. If the balance in the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts is a $8,200 debit before adjustment, what is the current year’s Bad Debt Expense?**Multiple Choice Options:**- $35,200- $18,800- $8,200- $27,000**Selected Answer:**- $18,800 (Incorrect)**Explanation:**To find the current year's Bad Debt Expense, you need to adjust the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts to match the estimated total of $27,000. Given the current debit balance of $8,200:1. Desired ending balance: $27,0002. Current balance (debit): $8,2003. Adjustment needed = Desired balance - Current balance = $27,000 - (-$8,200) = $27,000 + $8,200 = $35,200Therefore, the correct answer should be $35,200.

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Total doubtful accounts at the end of the year are estimated to be $27,000 based on an aging of accounts receivable. If the balance in the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts is a $8,200 debit before adjustment, what is current year's Bad Debt Expense?

Total doubtful accounts at the end of the year are estimated to be $27,000 based on an aging of accounts receivable. If the balance in the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts is a $8,200 debit before adjustment, what is current year's Bad Debt Expense?

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