After a Customer's Account Has Been Written Off Under the Allowance

question 54

Multiple Choice

After a customer's account has been written off under the allowance method, the customer sends the company the amount owed. Before the receipt of cash can be recorded, the company must first:

• A) credit Bad Debt Expense
• B) debit Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts
• C) debit Accounts Receivable
• D) credit Accounts Receivable

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