What Is the Normal Journal Entry for Recording Bad Debt

question 35

Multiple Choice

What is the normal journal entry for recording bad debt expense under the allowance method?

• A) Debit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, credit Accounts Receivable.
• B) Debit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, credit Bad Debt Expense.
• C) Debit Bad Debt Expense, credit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts.
• D) Debit Accounts Receivable, credit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts.

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