Answer:the adjustment to record bad debts for the period will require a
Debit on Bad debt expenses for $ 12,670 and a credit To Allowance for doubtful accounts for $ 12,670
Explanation:
Account receivables for uncollectibles= $13,900
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts = credit balance of $1230
Adjusting entry for bad debts expense =Account receivables - credit balance of $1230
= $13,900- $1,230
=$12,670
Adjusting entry for the record of bad debts expense
Accounts titles Debit Credit
Bad debt expenses $ 12,670
To Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 12,670