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At the end of a period (before adjustment), Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a debit balance of $2,000. The Accounts Receivable balance is analyzed by aging the accounts, and the amount estimated to be uncollectible is $15,000. The amount to be recorded in the adjusting entry for the bad debt expense is $15,000.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

An accounting provision made to accommodate possible unpaid debts or credit losses in a company's accounts receivable.

Debit Balance

An accounting entry that shows the amount owed or the total of transactions that have been charged to an account, typically indicating expenses or assets.

Aging the Accounts

The process of categorizing accounts receivables based on how long they have been outstanding.

  • Understand the idea of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and its function in the adjustment of journal entries.
  • Describe the methodology for calculating doubtful debts through diverse techniques.
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