Using the Allowance Method of Accounting for Uncollectible Receivables, the Entry

question 96

Multiple Choice

Using the allowance method of accounting for uncollectible receivables, the entry to reinstate a specific receivable previously written off would include a

• A) credit to Bad Debt Expense
• B) credit to Accounts Receivable
• C) debit to Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
• D) debit to Accounts Receivable

---

Definitions:

Credit Side

The right side of a financial ledger, where increases in liabilities, equity, and revenue, and decreases in assets and expenses are recorded.

Chart Of Accounts

A numbering system of accounts that lists the account titles and account numbers to be used by a company.

Account Balance

The difference between the debits and credits recorded in an account, representing the net value at a point in time.

Compound Entry

In accounting, it refers to a journal entry that involves more than two accounts whereby multiple debits and/or credits are made.