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

question 152

Multiple Choice

Under the direct write-off method of accounting for uncollectible accounts

• A) the allowance account is increased for the actual amount of bad debt at the time of write-off.
• B) a specific account receivable is decreased for the actual amount of bad debt at the time of write-off.
• C) balance sheet relationships are emphasized.
• D) bad debt expense is always recorded in the period in which the revenue was recorded.

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