3rd Edition

ISBN: 9780078025549

Author: J. David Spiceland, Wayne M Thomas, Don Herrmann

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

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Accounts Receivable

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Chapter 5, Problem 5.6BE

Record the adjustment for uncollectible accounts (LO5–3)

At the end of the year, Dahir Incorporated’s balance of Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts is $3,000 (credit) before adjustment. The company estimates future uncollectible accounts to be $15,000. What adjustment would Dahir record for Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts?

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