The period end adjusting entry for bad debt expense under the allowance method is:

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The period end adjusting entry for bad debt expense under the allowance method is to debit Bad Debt Expense and credit Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts. This is because the allowance for uncollectible accounts is a contra-asset account that represents the estimated amount of accounts receivable that may not be collected. By recording the allowance, the company reduces its accounts receivable to their estimated net realizable value. The bad debt expense is used to recognize the portion of accounts receivable that are expected to be uncollectible based on the historical experience or other factors.

The Period End Adjusting Entry for Bad Debt Expense Under