Assume the Hart Company Uses the Allowance Method

question 4

Multiple Choice

Assume the Hart Company uses the allowance method.When the company writes off a customer's account balance that has no chance of collection:

• A) total assets will decrease.
• B) total liabilities will increase.
• C) expenses and revenues will both increase.
• D) total assets will decrease and expenses will increase.

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Definitions:

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