Patel is writing a persuasive message introducing a new brand of detergent into the marketplace. Patel does not intend to encourage potential buyers to make an immediate purchase decision. Patel is preparing a message. A. sales B. promotional C. marketing D. request for action E. presentation of ideas

On december 31 of the current year, the unadjusted trial balance of a company using the percent of receivables method to estimate bad debt included the following: accounts receivable, debit balance of $97,900; allowance for doubtful accounts, credit balance of $1,031. what amount should be debited to bad debts expense, assuming 6% of outstanding accounts receivable at the end of the current year are estimated to be uncollectible?