Which of the Following Is True About Bad Debt Expense

question 147

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about bad debt expense?

• A) It should not appear in the financial statements.
• B) It should appear on the statement of financial position as a contra asset.
• C) It should appear on the income statement as a contra revenue.
• D) It should appear on the income statement as part of selling expenses.

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