The Aging-Of-Receivables Method

question 139

Multiple Choice

The aging-of-receivables method:

• A) uses an income statement approach.
• B) focuses on the amount of receivable that will not be collected.
• C) can only be used by service companies.
• D) will produce results similar to those under the direct write-off method.

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