If the Allowance Method of Accounting for Uncollectible Receivables Is

question 69

Multiple Choice

If the allowance method of accounting for uncollectible receivables is used,what general ledger account is debited to write off a customer's account as uncollectible?

• A)Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
• B)Bad Debt Expense
• C)Accounts Payable
• D)Bad Debts Recovered

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