Using the Allowance Method, When an Account Receivable Is Written

question 89

Multiple Choice

Using the allowance method, when an account receivable is written off, the account to be debited is

• A) accounts receivable.
• B) bad debts expense.
• C) allowance for doubtful accounts.
• D) cash.

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