Randall Limited Uses the Allowance Method Supported by an Aging

question 192

Multiple Choice

Randall Limited uses the allowance method supported by an aging of its accounts receivable to recognize uncollectible accounts expense in its financial statements. What method of recognizing this expense does Randall use in its income tax return?

• A) It must use the same method.
• B) The direct write-off method.
• C) Either the balance sheet or income statement approach is acceptable.
• D) None, since uncollectible accounts expense is not deductible for income tax purposes.

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