Answer:
$24,000
Explanation:
Given that,
Balance in Accounts Receivable = $5,300,000
Balance in the allowance account before adjustments at year-end (we are assuming credit balance) = $82,000
Estimated percentage of uncollectible accounts = 2%
Uncollectible accounts expense for 2018:
= Expected uncollectible accounts for 2018 - Balance in the allowance account
= ($5,300,000 × 2%) - $82,000
= $106,000 - $82,000
= $24,000