The Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Represents

question 185

Multiple Choice

The Allowance for Doubtful Accounts represents:

• A)Cash set aside to make up for bad debt losses.
• B)The amount of uncollectible accounts written off to date.
• C)The difference between total credit sales and collections on credit sales.
• D)The difference between the face value of accounts receivable and the net realizable value of accounts receivable.

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