At the end of the first year of operations, Gaur Manufacturing had gross accounts receivable of $300,000. Gaur's management estimates that 6% of the accounts will prove uncollectible. What journal entry should Gaur record to establish an allowance for uncollectible accounts? (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field.)

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At the end of the first year of operations, Gaur Manufacturing had gross accounts receivable of $300,000. Gaur's management estimates that 6% of the accounts will prove uncollectible.

What journal entry should Gaur record to establish an allowance for uncollectible accounts? (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field.)

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