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How to Record an Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

For example, if 3% of your sales were uncollectible, set aside 3% of your sales in your ADA account. Say you have a total of $70,000 in accounts receivable, your allowance for doubtful accounts would be $2,100 ($70,000 X 3%). Yes, GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting...