Answer:
(A) direct write-off method directly decreases accounts receivables:
bad debt expense 700 debit
accounts receivables 700 credit
(B) allowance method we don't use A/R
bad debt expense 82,900 debit
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts 82,900 credit
(C)
bad debt expense 67,810 debit
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts 67,810 credit
Explanation:
Accounts receivables before adjustment / gross receivables
86,000 + 800,000 credit sales - 44,000 returns and allowance = 842,000
(B)
estimates 10% bad debt: 84,200
current balance: (1,300 )
adjusting entry: 82,900
(C)
estimated 8% of A/R: 842,000 x 8% = 67,360
current balance: 450
adjusting entry: 67,810