The Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Is Necessary Because

question 35

Multiple Choice

The Allowance for Doubtful Accounts is necessary because

• A)when recording uncollectible accounts expense, it is not possible to know which specific accounts will not pay.
• B)uncollectible accounts that are written off must be accumulated in a separate account.
• C)a liability results when a credit sale is made.
• D)management needs to accumulate all the credit losses over the years.

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