When the Direct Write-Off Method of Recognizing Bad Debt Expense

question 62

Multiple Choice

When the direct write-off method of recognizing bad debt expense is used,the entry to write off a specific customer account would

• A) increase net income.
• B) have no effect on net income.
• C) increase the accounts receivable balance and increase net income.
• D) decrease the accounts receivable balance and decrease net income.

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