Asked by Richard Cutshaw on May 04, 2024

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The allowance method of estimating uncollectible accounts receivable based on an analysis of receivables shows that $640 of accounts receivable are uncollectible. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a debit balance of $110. The adjusting entry at the end of the year will include a credit to Allowance for Doubtful Accounts in the amount of

A) $110
B) $640
C) $530
D) $750

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra-asset account on the balance sheet, estimating the amount of receivables that are expected to be uncollectible.

Uncollectible Accounts Receivable

Debts owed to a company that are considered unlikely to be recovered, often due to the debtor's inability to pay.

Debit Balance

An accounting entry that represents a situation where debits are greater than credits in an account, often indicating assets or expenses.

  • Calculate the forecasted uncollectible accounts using analysis of receivables and the percentage of sales method.
  • Transcribe the actions for surmising, revising, and relinquishing uncollectible accounts receivable in accountancy logs.
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yasmin rivasMay 08, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The correct adjusting entry requires crediting Allowance for Doubtful Accounts for $750. This is because the desired balance after adjustment is $640 (based on the analysis), but there's already a $110 debit balance in the account. To adjust it to the required $640 credit balance, you need to add $750 ($640 desired credit balance + $110 to offset the existing debit balance).