Entry for estimated bad debts


Problem:

The trial balance before adjustment of Reba McIntyre Inc. shows the following balances.

Dr. Cr.
Accounts Receivable $90,000
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts 1,750
Sales (all on credit)    $680,000

Instructions:

Give the entry for estimated bad debts assuming that the allowance is to provide for doubtful accounts on the basis of (a) 4% of gross accounts receivable and (b) 1% of net sales.

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