A Method of Estimating Bad Debts That Focuses on the Balance

question 94

Multiple Choice

A method of estimating bad debts that focuses on the balance sheet rather than the income statement is the allowance method based on

• A) Direct write-off
• B) Aging the accounts receivable
• C) Credit sales
• D) Specific accounts determined to be uncollectible

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