Assuming the allowance method, the entry to record the write-off of a specific, non-paying customer is recorded with a debit to ______.Multiple choice question.Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and credit to Accounts ReceivableBad Debts Expense and credit to Accounts ReceivableAccounts Receivable and credit to Bad Debts ExpenseAccounts Receivable and credit to Allowance for Doubtful Accounts.
Question
Assuming the allowance method, the entry to record the write-off of a specific, non-paying customer is recorded with a debit to ______.Multiple choice question.Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and credit to Accounts ReceivableBad Debts Expense and credit to Accounts ReceivableAccounts Receivable and credit to Bad Debts ExpenseAccounts Receivable and credit to Allowance for Doubtful Accounts.
Solution
The correct answer is "Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and credit to Accounts Receivable".
Here's the step by step explanation:
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When a specific customer's account is identified as uncollectible, the company writes off the account by debiting (decreasing) the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts.
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The corresponding credit (decrease) is made to Accounts Receivable, which reduces the amount that the customer owes since it has been determined that the amount is uncollectible.
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This entry does not affect the Bad Debts Expense because this expense was already recognized when the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts was initially established.
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Therefore, the correct answer is "Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and credit to Accounts Receivable".
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