Is Bad Debts an Administrative Expense?

Bad debt expenses are generally classified as a sales and general administrative expense and are found on the income statement. Recognizing bad debts leads to an offsetting reduction to accounts receivable on the balance sheet—though businesses retain the right to collect funds should the circumstances change.

What is included in administrative expenses?

Typical items listed as general and administrative expenses include:

• Rent.
• Utilities.
• Insurance.
• Executives wages and benefits.
• The depreciation on office fixtures and equipment.
• Legal counsel and accounting staff salaries.
• Office supplies.

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What type of account is bad debt expense?

Bad debts expense is related to a company’s current asset accounts receivable. Bad debts expense is also referred to as uncollectible accounts expense or doubtful accounts expense. Bad debts expense results because a company delivered goods or services on credit and the customer did not pay the amount owed.