Before the Year-End Adjustment, the Credit Balance in Allowance for Uncollectible

question 76

Multiple Choice

Before the year-end adjustment, the credit balance in Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts was $1,000. Under the aging-of-receivables method, the Uncollectible-Account Expense at year-end is:

• A) $9,870
• B) $8,870
• C) $1,240
• D) $10,870

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