When using the percent of sales method of estimating uncollectibles, the entry to record bad debt expense includes a credit to Accounts Receivable.

Percent of Sales Method

A financial forecasting model that estimates changes in balance sheet and income statement accounts as a direct percentage of sales.

Uncollectibles

Debts owed to a company that are considered to be unlikely to be paid and written off as a loss.

Bad Debt Expense

An expense account reflecting amounts that are not expected to be collected from debtors due to their inability to pay.