Answer:
The correct option is 2. $50,200
Explanation:
Please see below the required journals for the transactions that occurred:
Debit Allowance for doubtful accounts $31,800
Credit Accounts receivable $31,800
(<em>To record write-off of accounts receivable)</em>
Debit Accounts receivable $2,340,000
Credit Sales revenue $2,340,000
<em>(To record credit sales during the year)</em>
Debit Cash $1,910,000
Credit Accounts receivable $1,910,000
<em>(To record collection on account)</em>
- The effect of the above journals on allowance for doubtful account is a reduction. Since Dinty already assessed its allowance for doubtful account to be $82,000, bad debt expense required will be $50,200 ($82,000 - $31,800).
- The balance in accounts receivable will be $2,340,000 - $1,910,000 - $31,800 = $398,200.