Under the Direct Write-Off Method of Accounting for Uncollectible Accounts

question 42

Multiple Choice

Under the direct write-off method of accounting for uncollectible accounts, Bad Debts Expense is debited

• A) at the end of each accounting period.
• B) when a credit sale is past due.
• C) whenever a pre-determined amount of credit sales have been made.
• D) when an account is determined to be worthless.

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