If the Allowance Method of Accounting for Uncollectible Receivables Is

question 124

Multiple Choice

If the allowance method of accounting for uncollectible receivables is used, what general ledger account is credited to write off a customer's account as uncollectible?

• A) Uncollectible Accounts Expense
• B) Accounts Receivable
• C) Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
• D) Interest Expense

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Definitions:

Bank Reconciliation

Bank reconciliation is the process of matching and comparing figures from the accounting records against those shown on a bank statement to ensure they are in agreement.

Outstanding Checks

Refers to checks that have been written and recorded in the accounting records but have not yet cleared the bank.

NSF Check

A check that a bank returns without honoring because the account on which it was drawn does not have sufficient funds.

Outstanding Checks

Outstanding checks refer to checks that have been written and recorded in the paying entity's ledger but not yet cashed or cleared by the recipient.