The amount of uncollectible accounts at the end of the year is estimated to be $25000 using the aging of accounts receivable method. The balance in the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts account is an $8000 DEBIT before adjustment. Assuming no accounts are written off during the period. What will be the amount of bad debt expense for the period?
a) $33,000,
b) $8000,
c) $17000,
d) $25000