FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
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Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a debit balance of $1,912 at the end of the year (before adjustment), and an analysis of customers' accounts indicates uncollectible receivables of $12,718. Which of the following entries records the proper adjustment for
a.debit Bad Debt Expense, $14,630; credit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, $14,630
b.debit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, $10,806; credit Bad Debt Expense, $10,806
c.debit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, $14,630; credit Bad Debt Expense, $14,630
d.debit Bad Debt Expense, $10,806; credit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, $10,806
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