Which of the Following Is Not True About the Allowance

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true about the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts?

• A)It is a contra asset account.
• B)It is used instead of reducing accounts receivable directly.
• C)It is debited when uncollectible accounts are written off.
• D)It is a liability account.
• E)It is credited when bad debts expense is estimated and recorded.

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Definitions:

Investment Account

An account held at a financial institution that contains securities, cash, and other assets for investment purposes.

Subsidiary

A company that is controlled by another company, known as the parent company, through majority ownership.

Dividends

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholders, usually as a distribution of profits.

Investment in Grub

An allocation of resources into a project or company named Grub, expecting future returns.