Park Company uses the percentage of net credit sales method for recording bad debts expense. For the year, cash sales are $500,000 and credit sales are $2,000,000. Management estimates that 1% is the sales percentage will be uncollectible. What adjusting entry will Park Company make to record the bad debts expense?

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Park Company uses the percentage of net credit sales method for recording bad debts expense. For the year, cash sales are $500,000 and credit sales are $2,000,000. Management estimates that 1% is the sales percentage will be uncollectible. What adjusting entry will Park Company make to record the bad debts expense?

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a. Dr. Bad Debt Expense 20,000 and Cr. Accounts Receivable 20,000
b. Dr. Bad Debt Expense 25,000 and Cr. Accounts Receivable 25,000
c. Dr. Bad Debt Expense 20,000 and Cr. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts 20,000
d. Dr. Bad Debt Expense 25,000 and Cr. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts 25,000
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