If the Balance of the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Account

question 53

Multiple Choice

If the balance of the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts account exceeds the amount of a bad debt being written off, the entry to record the write-off against the allowanceaccount results in:

• A)No effect on the expenses of the current period.
• B)A reduction in current assets.
• C)A reduction in owner's equity.
• D)A reduction in current liabilities.
• E)An increase in the expenses of the current period.

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