Mazie Supply Company uses the percent of accounts receivable method. On December 31 , it has outstanding accounts receivable of $87 , 000 , and it estimates that 5% will be uncollectible. Prepare the year-end adjusting entry to record bad debts expense under the assumption that the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has: (a) a $1 , 479 credit balance before the adjustment. (b) a $435 debit balance before the adjustment. Journal entry worksheet Prepare the year-end adjusting entry to record bad debts expense under the assumption that the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a $1 , 479 credit balance before the adjustment. Note: Enter debits before credits. Journal entry worksheet Prepare the year-end adjusting entry to record bad debts expense under the assumption that the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a $435 debit balance before the adjustment. Note: Enter debits before credits. .