The Period-End Adjusting Entry for Bad Debts Expense Under the Direct

question 58

Multiple Choice

The period-end adjusting entry for Bad Debts Expense under the direct write-off method is:

• A) debit Bad Debts Expense; credit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts.
• B) not required.
• C) debit Cash; credit Accounts Receivable/customer name.
• D) debit Bad Debts Expense; credit Accounts Receivable/customer name.
• E) debit Bad Debts Expense; credit Sales Revenue.

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