Answer:
Accounts Receivable $80,000,
Bad debt losses of 1% of credit sales= 1% * $ 80,000= $ 800
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $5,000 credit
Bad Debts $ 800 Debit
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $4,200 credit
Two entries will be required
For recording Bad debts Expense
Bad Debts Expense $ 800 Dr
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $ 800 credit
Adjusting Entry at year end.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $ 800 Debit
Account Receivables $ 800 Credit