Question

Sheridan Company uses the percentage-of-receivables method for recording bad debt expense. The Accounts Receivable balance is $250000 and credit sales are $1000000. Management estimates that 5% of accounts receivable will be uncollectible. What adjusting entry will Sheridan Company make if the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a credit balance of $2500 before adjustment

Answer 1

The adjusting entry that Sheridan Company will make if the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a credit balance of $2500 before adjustment is:

Debit Bad Debt Expense $10,000

Credit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $10,000

Sheridan Company Adjusting Journal entry

Debit Bad Debt Expense $10,000

Credit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $10,000

[($250,000 × 0.05) - $2,500]

[($12,500- $2,500)=$10,000]

(To record Allowance for Doubtful Accounts)

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