What Is the Normal Journal Entry for Recording Bad Debt

question 22

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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