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The Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Is Shown on the Balance

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The Allowance for Doubtful Accounts is shown on the balance sheet as a contra-asset.


Definitions:

Allowance Method

A method in accounting that involves estimating the accounts that are uncollectible at the end of each period to account for bad debts.

Receivables

Amounts owed to a company by customers or other parties as a result of the company providing goods or services on credit.

Bankruptcy

A judicial process concerning an individual or enterprise that cannot fulfill its debt obligations.

Service Contract

A formal agreement between a service provider and a client, detailing the terms of service to be rendered.

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