Asked by Teyanna Meshae on May 09, 2024

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The journal entry to write off an uncollectible account under the allowance method would include a credit to:

A) Sales.
B) Accounts Receivable.
C) Allowance for Doubtful Accounts.
D) Bad Debts Expense.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

An estimate of the amount of accounts receivable that a company does not expect to collect, treated as a contra-asset account.

Bad Debts Expense

The cost associated with accounts receivable that a company does not expect to collect.

Accounts Receivable

Money owed to a business by its customers for products or services that have been delivered but not yet paid for.

  • Describe the differential aspects of the direct write-off method and the allowance method in the treatment of uncollectible accounts.
  • Specify the bookkeeping records for obliterating accounts, collecting on accounts previously obliterated, and the statement of bad debt expense and recovery.
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Michelle MejiaMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
CWhen writing off an uncollectible account under the allowance method, the journal entry includes a debit to Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (reducing the allowance) and a credit to Accounts Receivable (reducing the amount owed by the customer). This entry does not affect the income statement at the time of the write-off because the expense was recognized earlier when the allowance was established.