Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Estimation of Bad

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the estimation of bad debt expense using the percentage-of-credit-sales method is correct?

• A)It produces the same results as an aging of accounts receivable.
• B)It causes an adjustment to the allowance account based on the balance in that account immediately prior to the adjustment.
• C)It is based on the net realizable value of the accounts receivable.
• D)It emphasizes the matching of revenues and expenses on the income statement.

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