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For Each of the Following, Identify in Column 1 the Category

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For each of the following, identify in column 1 the category to which the account belongs, in column 2 the normal balance for the account, in column 3 the financial statement that the account in which the account balance is reported, and in column 4 the account's nature (permanent/temporary).
-For each of the following, identify in column 1 the category to which the account belongs, in column 2 the normal balance for the account, in column 3 the financial statement that the account in which the account balance is reported, and in column 4 the account's nature (permanent/temporary). -


Definitions:

Uncollectible Accounts

Receivables that are recognized as losses after all attempts to collect the money owed have failed, indicating debts unlikely to be recovered.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra-asset account that reduces the total receivables amount to reflect what is expected to be collectible.

Bad Debts Expense

An expense account reflecting the cost of accounts receivable that a company does not expect to collect.

Uncollectible Accounts

Refers to receivables that are deemed unlikely to be collected, indicating potential losses for a company.

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