Ans: Adjusting entry would be
Option c , ( Debit to bad debts expense and Credit to allowance for doubtful accounts)
Working:
1) Debit Account receivable and Credit Sales/Services on account
When Sale/Service made.
2) Debit Allowance for doubtful accounts and Credit Accounts receivable
When accounts receivable become doubtful
3) Debit Bad debt expense and Credit Allowance for doubtful accounts
When Bad expenses are to be accounted
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