When an Account Is Written Off Using the Allowance Method

question 39

Multiple Choice

When an account is written off using the allowance method for uncollectible accounts, the

• A)carrying amount of total accounts receivable increases.
• B)net accounts receivable decreases.
• C)allowance account increases.
• D)net accounts receivable stay the same.

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