A Method of Estimating Bad Debts Expense That Involves a Detailed

question 169

Multiple Choice

A method of estimating bad debts expense that involves a detailed examination of outstanding accounts and the length of time past due is the:

• A) Percent of accounts receivable method.
• B) Percentage of sales method.
• C) Aging of investments method.
• D) Direct write-off method.
• E) Aging of accounts receivable method.

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