when do you record the expense for bad debts using- (A) the direct wrtie off method (B)...

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when do you record the expense for bad debts using-

(A) the direct wrtie off method

(B) the allowance method

Explain in detail.

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Answer A When using Direct Write Off Method Bad Debt expense is recorded when an ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE actually becomes uncollectible No provision is made under this method based on any assumption or estimate Whenever an account receivables fails to pay hisher dues the amount is recorded as Bad Debt Expense    See Answer
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