Determine the amount of adjusting entry for bad debt expense

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At the end of the current year, Accounts Receivable has a balance of $937,260 Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a credit balance of $6,315 and net sales for the year total $3,877,000. Bad debt expense is estimated at 1/2 of 1% of net sales.

a. Determine the amount of the adjusting entry for bad debt expense.

b. Determine the adjusted balances of Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, and Bad Debt Expense.

Adjusted Balance
Accounts Receivable $
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Bad Debt Expense

c. Determine the net realizable value of accounts receivable.

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