At the Beginning of the Year, the Balance in Allowance

question 59

Multiple Choice

At the beginning of the year, the balance in Allowance for Doubtful Accounts is a credit of $760. During the year, $120 of previously written off accounts are reinstated and accounts totaling $740 are written off as uncollectible. The end-of-year balance (before adjustment) in Allowance for Doubtful Accounts should be

• A) $760
• B) $120
• C) $140
• D) $740

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