When a Firm Uses The Allowance Method to Provide for Losses

question 2

Multiple Choice

When a firm uses the allowance method to provide for losses for uncollectible accounts, the collection of an account previously written off as uncollectible requires an entry to

• A)decrease the balance of the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts.
• B)reduce the balance of Uncollectible Accounts Expense.
• C)increase the balance of the Sales account.
• D)reinstate the account receivable.

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