Problem
Maple Co. provides for bad debts expense at the rate of 5.06% of ending Accounts Receivable. On Jan 1, 20X1, the Allowance for Bad Debts was $12,000. There were $16,000 of accounts written off during the year. Credit sales for the year were $650,000. Ending Accounts Receivable was $130,000. What is the amount of Bad Debt Expense for the year?