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3 years ago

Under the direct write-off method of accounting for uncollectible accounts Group of answer choices

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Temka [501]3 years ago

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Answer:

b.a specific account receivable is decreased for the actual amount of bad debt at the time of write-off.

Explanation:

The journal entry to record the bad debt expense using the write - off method is shown below:

Bad debt expense XXXXX

To Account receivable XXXXX

(Being the bad debt expense is recorded)

So by passing this journal entry we get to know that the bad debt expense should be debited which reflects the actual amount as it increases the expenses while at the same time it reduces the asset account i.e account receivable

Hence, the correct option is b.

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