Assuming That the Allowance for Doubtful Debts Method of Accounting

question 55

Multiple Choice

Assuming that the allowance for doubtful debts method of accounting for bad debts is used, when a customer's account is determined to be a bad debt, which of the following will occur?

• A) Bad debts expense is increased, allowance for doubtful debts is decreased.
• B) Allowance for doubtful debts is reduced, accounts receivable is reduced.
• C) Allowance for doubtful debts is reduced, bad debts expense is reduced.
• D) Allowance for doubtful debts is reduced, accounts payable is increased.

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