If the Direct Write-Off Method of Accounting for Uncollectible Receivables

question 110

Multiple Choice

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

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

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Definitions:

Trial Balance

A bookkeeping report that lists the balances of all ledgers in two columns, debits and credits, ensuring they are equal.

Trial Balance

An accounting worksheet that aggregates the balances from all ledgers into debit and credit columns, with the totals of these columns being identical.

Financial Statement Order

The sequence in which financial statements are prepared and presented, typically starting with the income statement, balance sheet, statement of owner's equity, and finally the cash flow statement.

Trial Balance

A report listing all the accounts and their balances at a specific point in time, used to ensure that debits equal credits.