Which of the following is the correct journal entry to write off a debtor who has been declared as bankrupt? a. Debit - Bad debt Expenses Credit - Accounts receivable  b. Debit- Accounts ReceivableCredit- Bad debt expense  c. Debit- Accounts receivable Credit- Allowance for doubtful debts d. Debit - Doubtful debts expenses Credit- Accounts receivable

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Which of the following is the correct journal entry to write off a debtor who has been declared as bankrupt?

a. Debit - Bad debt Expenses
Credit - Accounts receivable 
b. Debit- Accounts ReceivableCredit- Bad debt expense 
c. Debit- Accounts receivable
Credit- Allowance for doubtful debts
d. Debit - Doubtful debts expenses
Credit- Accounts receivable 
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