Using the percentage-of-receivables basis, Continental Industries estimates it has total bad debts of $25,150. If Continentalâs trial balance shows an Allowance for Doubtful Accounts with a debit balance of $8,750, which of the following adjusting entries should the firm make? Bad Debt Expense = Debit of $16,400; Allowance for Doubtful Accounts = Credit of $16,400 Bad Debt Expense = Debit of $33,900; Allowance for Doubtful Accounts = Credit of $16,400 Bad Debt Expense =Debit of $16,400; Allowance for Doubtful Accounts = Credit of $33,900 Bad Debt Expense = Debit of $33,900; Allowance for Doubtful Accounts = Credit of $33,900