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When Using the Allowance Method of Accounting for Uncollectible Accounts

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When using the allowance method of accounting for uncollectible accounts, the entry to record the bad debts expense is a debit to Bad Debts Expense and a credit to Accounts Receivable.


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Book Value

Represents the value of an asset according to its balance sheet account balance, calculated as the original cost less any depreciation, amortization, or impairment costs.

Salvage Value

The projected remaining value of an asset when it reaches the end of its operational lifespan.

Residual Value

The estimated value of an asset at the end of its useful life.

Double Declining-balance

An accelerated method of depreciation where the book value of an asset is reduced at double the rate of its straight-line depreciation each year.

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