The Matching Principle Requires That Bad Debts Be Treated as an Expense

question 45

Multiple Choice

The matching principle requires that bad debts be treated as an expense in the year

• A)the sale is made.
• B)the customer files bankruptcy.
• C)in which the debt becomes six months past due.
• D)a court declares it to be uncollectible.

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