Crane Company uses the percentage-of-receivables basis to record bad debt expense and concludes that 4% of accounts receivable will become uncollectible. Accounts receivable are $422,100 at the end of the year, and the allowance for doubtful accounts has a credit balance of $2,682.

Prepare the adjusting journal entry to record bad debt expense for the year.

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consumer credit. an advantage is that it allows consumers to afford expensive goods and services now, increasing their standard of living. however, a disadvantage is that it creates a trap for debt, if people do not have self control, they may see themselves filing personal bankruptcy.