On January 1, 2014 the Accounts Receivable and the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts carried balances of $30,000 and $500, respectively. During the year the company reported $75,000 of credit sales. There were $550 of receivables written-off as uncollectible in 2014. Cash collections of receivables amounted to $74,550. The company estimates that it will be unable to collect one percent (1%) of credit sales.

The entry to recognize the write-off of an uncollectible account will

A increase total assets and total equity.

B increase total assets and decrease total equity.

C decrease total assets and total equity.

D not affect total assets or total equity