Under the allowance method, if uncollectible account write-offs during the year are less than the beginning balance of the allowance account, the balance in allowance for doubtful accounts at year end prior to bad debt expense adjustment: ? Will be zero ? Will be a credit ? Will be a debit ? Should be adjusted by debiting it to bring the balance back to zero
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