Which Statement Is Correct About Estimating the Allowance for Doubtful

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which statement is correct about estimating the allowance for doubtful accounts?

• A)Under the income statement approach, bad debt expense is based on the accounts receivable amount.
• B)Under the income statement approach, bad debt expense is based on the percentage of credit sales.
• C)Under the income statement approach, bad debt expense is based on an aging of the accounts receivable amount.
• D)Under the income statement approach, bad debt expense is based on the volume of sales transactions.

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