Which of the Following Is Characteristic of the Allowance Procedures

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is characteristic of the allowance procedures used for estimating bad debts?

• A) The percentage of net credit sales method takes into account the existing balance in the allowance for doubtful accounts.
• B) The direct write-off method takes into account the existing balance in the allowance for doubtful accounts.
• C) The aging of accounts receivable method takes into account the existing balance in the allowance for doubtful accounts.
• D) The direct write-off method does a better job of matching revenues and expenses.

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