HORNGREN'S FINANCIAL & MANGERIAL ACCOUNT
7th Edition
ISBN: 9780136505273
Author: MILLER-NOBLES
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 8, Problem 3QC
The entry to record a write-off of an uncollectible account when using the direct write off method involves a
a. debit to Allowance for
b. credit to Cash.
c. debit to Accounts Receivable.
d. debit to Bad Debts Expense.
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When an uncollectible account is recovered after it has been written off, which of the following accounts will be credited in the process? O Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and Cash O Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts O Cash and Account Receivable O Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and Bad Debts Expense
If the direct write-off method of accounting for uncollectible receivables is used, what general ledger account is credited to write off a customer's
account as uncollectible?
a. Accounts Receivable
b. Interest Expense
c. Uncollectible Accounts Expense
d. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
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.Interest expense
b.Allowance for doubtful accounts
c.Uncollectible accounts expense
d.Accounts receivable
Chapter 8 Solutions
HORNGREN'S FINANCIAL & MANGERIAL ACCOUNT
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