Q 8.5: Hughes Company has a credit balance of $5,000 in its Allowance for Doubtful Accounts before any adjustments are made at the end of the year. On November 1, the financial vice president authorized the write-off of the $650 balance owed by Mason Company. The entry to record the write-off will include a credit of $650 to Cash. B debit of $650 to Bad Debt Expense. debit of $650 to Allowance for Doubtful Accounts. credit of $650 to Accounts Receivable