If a Company Fails to Record Estimated Bad Debts Expense

question 70

Multiple Choice

If a company fails to record estimated bad debts expense,

• A) profit will be understated.
• B) profit will be overstated.
• C) there will be no effect on profit.
• D) receivables will be understated.

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