Accounting 9706 · AS & A Level · The accounting system

The accounting system — practice question

On 31 December 2019, Ali’s trade receivables amounted to $26500. He was aware that $400 of this total would be irrecoverable. He wanted the provision for doubtful debts to be $5\%$ of the trade receivables. On 1 January 2019, the balance in the provision for doubtful debts was $1200. What entry is made by Ali in the provision for doubtful debts account at 31 December 2019?

  • A$105 credit
  • B$105 debit
  • C$125 credit
  • D$125 debit

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