Which of the Following Statements Regarding Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding allowance for doubtful accounts is true?

• A) Under the aging of accounts receivable method, bad debt expense is calculated and then added to the beginning balance in the allowance for doubtful accounts.
• B) The allowance for doubtful accounts is a contra-revenue account.
• C) The allowance for doubtful accounts is credited when a specific write-off is recorded.
• D) The allowance for doubtful accounts has a normal credit balance.

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