A Method of Estimating Bad Debts That Focuses on the Income

question 28

Multiple Choice

A method of estimating bad debts that focuses on the income statement rather than the balance sheet is the allowance method based on:

• A) direct write off.
• B) percentage of credit sales.
• C) the balance in the trade receivable accounts.
• D) aging the trade receivable accounts.

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