What Is the Normal Journal Entry When Writing-Off an Account

question 51

Multiple Choice

What is the normal journal entry when writing-off an account as uncollectible 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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