What is the amount of Bad Debt Expense for the year?
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Maple Co. provides for bad debts expense at the rate of 5.72% of ending Accounts Receivable. On
Jan 1, 20X1, the Allowance for Bad Debts was $18,000. There were $16,000 of accounts written off
during the year. Credit sales for the year were $640,000. Ending Accounts Receivable was
$115,000.
What is the amount of Bad Debt Expense for the year?
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