Which Accounting Principle Requires That Bad Debts Expense Be Recognized

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which accounting principle requires that bad debts expense be recognized in the same period as the sale?

• A)entity
• B)matching
• C)revenue recognition
• D)cost

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