When Evaluating the Collectability of Accounts Receivable

question 55

Multiple Choice

When evaluating the collectability of accounts receivable:

• A) the uncollectible-account expense is a contra account.
• B) the allowance for uncollectible accounts is an operating expense in the selling, general and administrative category.
• C) the allowance method uses estimates developed from the company's collection experience.
• D) the direct write-off method uses the allowance for uncollectible accounts to record bad debts.

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