If the Allowance Method of Accounting for Uncollectible Receivables Is

question 170

Multiple Choice

If the allowance method of accounting for uncollectible receivables is used, what general ledger account is debited to write off a customer's account as uncollectible?

• A) Uncollectible Accounts Expense
• B) Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
• C) Accounts Receivable
• D) Interest Expense

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