The Aging of the Accounts Receivable Approach to Estimating Uncollectible

question 80

Multiple Choice

The aging of the accounts receivable approach to estimating uncollectible accounts does not:

• A) Take into consideration the existing balance in the Allowance for Impairment.
• B) Utilize a percentage of probable uncollectible accounts for each age group of accounts receivable.
• C) Stress the relationship between uncollectible accounts expense and net sales.
• D) Tend to give a reliable estimate of uncollectible accounts because of the consideration given to the collectability of specific accounts receivable.

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