An aging- of- accounts- receivable method indicates that amount of uncollectible accounts is $7,200.The Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts prior to adjustment has a debit balance of $2,000. The amount of the adjusting entry should be:

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The adjusting entry should bring the Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts to the estimated uncollectible amount of $7,200. Since there is already a debit balance of $2,000, you need to credit $9,200 to offset the debit and reach the desired balance.

An Aging- Of- Accounts- Receivable Method Indicates That Amount of Uncollectible