If the "Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts" Balance Is Calculated Using

question 43

Multiple Choice

If the "allowance for uncollectible accounts" balance is calculated using the percentage of sales method,

• A)the auditor determines the year-end adjusting entry based on the amount needed to cover the estimated write-offs for the following year
• B)the auditor determines the year-end adjusting entry based on the amount needed to cover the estimated write-offs for the current year
• C)the client determines the year-end adjusting entry based on the amount needed to cover the estimated write-offs for the current year
• D)the client determines the year-end adjusting entry based on the amount needed to cover the estimated write-offs for the following year

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