Under the Direct Write-Off Method of Accounting for Uncollectible Accounts

question 118

Multiple Choice

Under the direct write-off method of accounting for uncollectible accounts Bad Debt Expense is increased

• A)when a credit sale is past due.
• B)at the end of each accounting period.
• C)whenever a pre-determined amount of credit sales have been made.
• D)when an account is determined to be uncollectible.

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