A Firm Using the Allowance Method to Provide for Losses

question 59

Multiple Choice

A firm using the allowance method to provide for losses from uncollectible accounts collected the cash due from a customer whose account was previously written off. The entry to reinstate the customer's account included a credit to

• A)Accounts Receivable.
• B)Sales.
• C)Uncollectible Accounts Expense.
• D)Allowance for Doubtful Accounts.

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