Under the Allowance Method, If Uncollectible Account Write-Offs During the Year

question 78

Multiple Choice

Under the allowance method, if uncollectible account write-offs during the year exceed the allowance amount, the balance in allowance for doubtful accounts at year end prior to adjustment:

• A)will be zero.
• B)should be deducted from accounts receivable.
• C)will be a debit.
• D)should be adjusted by debiting it to bring the balance back to zero.

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