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Why does the write-off of uncollectible accounts have no effect on the net realizable accounts receivable on the balance sheet if bad debts are estimated? What is the effect of this write-off on the income statement?

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James M. Wahlen + 2 others
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ISBN: 9781337788281
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Publisher: Cengage Learning
ISBN: 9781337788281

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