Mazie Supply Co. uses the percent of accounts receivable method. On December 31, it has outstanding accounts receivable of $144,500, and it estimates that 2% will be uncollectible. Prepare the year-end adjusting entry to record bad debts expense under the assumption that the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has:

1. (a) a $2,457 credit balance before the adjustment.

2. (b) a $723 debit balance before the adjustment.

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