What Is the Appropriate Account to Credit When Estimating a Portion

question 38

Multiple Choice

What is the appropriate account to credit when estimating a portion of receivables that will prove to be uncollectible?

• A)Bad Debt Expense.
• B)Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts.
• C)Patient Service Revenues.
• D)Accounts Receivable.
• E)Contractual Adjustments.

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