Indicate the accounts affected and enter decreases to account categories with a minus sign a. At the end of the period, bad debt expense is estimated to be $17100. b. During the period, bad debts are written off in the amount of $8,100. a. At the end of the period, bad debt expense is estimated to be $17,100. b. During the period, bad debts are written off in the amount of $8,100. x Answer is complete but not Llabilities Assets Allowance for doubtful accounts a. 8.100 X b. 17,100 X Accounts receivable Allowance for doubtful accounts 8.100 Stockholders' Equity Bad debt expense 17.100 x