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Direct write-off method:
This method does not make allowance or estimation for uncollectible accounts, instead this method directly write-off the actual uncollectible accounts by debiting bad debt expense and by crediting accounts receivable. Under this method, accounts would be written off only when the receivables from a customer remain uncollectible.
Allowance method:
It is a method for accounting bad debt expense, where uncollectible accounts receivables are estimated, and recorded at the end of particular period. Under this method,
To Compute: The bad debts expense of 2018.
(2)
To compute: The amount of bad debts written-off during 2018.
(3)
To compute: The amount of bad debts expenses for 2018 if the company uses the direct write off method.
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