Which of the Following Approaches to Determine Bad Debts Expense

question 110

Multiple Choice

Which of the following approaches to determine bad debts expense best achieves the matching concept?

• A) percentage of sales
• B) percentage of ending accounts receivable
• C) percentage of average accounts receivable
• D) direct write off

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