When the Allowance Method of Recognizing Losses from Uncollectible Accounts

question 49

Multiple Choice

When the allowance method of recognizing losses from uncollectible accounts is used, the entry to record the write-off of a specific account consists of a debit to

• A)Accounts Receivable and a credit to Allowance for Doubtful Accounts.
• B)Uncollectible Accounts Expense and a credit to Accounts Receivable.
• C)Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and a credit to Accounts Receivable.
• D)Uncollectible Accounts Expense and a credit to Allowance for Doubtful Accounts.

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