3. If the allowance method of accounting for uncollectible receivables is used,
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Question
3. If the allowance method of accounting for uncollectible receivables is used, what general ledger account is credited to write off a customer's account as uncollectible?
a. Bad Debt Expense 20,000Allowance for Doubtful Accounts 20,000 b. Bad Debt Expense 17,000
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts 17,000 c. Bad Debt Expense 15,000
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts 15,000 d. Bad Debt Expense 13,000
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts 13,000
Explanation / Answer
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d.
d. added to the balance per bank statement3
c. Uncollectible Accounts Expense