Under the Direct Write-Off Method of Accounting for Uncollectible Accounts

question 149

Multiple Choice

Under the direct write-off method of accounting for uncollectible accounts, Bad Debts Expense is debited

• A) when a credit sale is past due.
• B) at the end of each accounting period.
• C) whenever a pre-determined amount of credit sales have been made.
• D) when an account is determined to be uncollectible.

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Definitions:

Lactate

A compound produced during anaerobic metabolism, often associated with muscle fatigue during intense exercise.

Plasma

The liquid component of blood in which blood cells are suspended, containing water, salts, and proteins.

Colloid

Atoms or molecules dispersed in a gaseous, liquid, or solid medium that resist separation from the liquid, gas, or solid.

Plasma Volume

The volume of the plasma component of blood, critical for maintaining blood pressure and supplying proteins for blood clotting and immunity.