Adjustment to the allowance for doubtful accounts

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In 2007 the Fitzu Co. had net credit sales of $750,000. On January 1, 2007, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts had a credit balance of $16,000. During 2007, $30,000 of uncollectible accounts receivable were written off. Past experience indicates that the allowance should be 10% of the balance in receivables (percentage of receivable basis). If the accounts receivable balance at December 31 was $200,000 what is the required adjustment to the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts at December 31, 2007?

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