Chapter 9, Problem 7E

Requirement-a:

To determine

To Prepare:

The year-end adjusting entry to record the bad debts expense

To determine

Concept Introduction:

Allowance method:

Under the Allowance method the estimated bad debts expenses are recorded using the Allowance for doubtful account and the actual bad debts written off using this account. Allowance for doubtful accounts represents the amount of expected bad debts or uncollectable accounts. This account is made as a provision for future bad debts.

Requirement-b:

To Prepare:

The year-end adjusting entry to record the bad debts expense