When the allowance method of recognizing bad debt expense is used, the entries at the time collection ofan account previously written off woulda. Decrease the allowance for doubtful accountsb. Increase net incomec. Have no effect on the allowance for doubtful accountsd.Have no effect on net income These trade receivable arise from ordinary course of business operations, essentially short term by nature.a. Accounts receivableb. Advances to affiliatesc. Interest receivabled. Commercial papersWhen the direct write off method is used, the entry to write off a customer account woulda. Increase net incomeb.Have no effect on net incomec. Increase both accounts receivable and net incomed. Decrease both account receivable and net income

1. b. Increase in net income. At the time of written off of debtors the profit and loss…

When the allowance method of recognizing bad debt expense is used, the entries at the time collection of an account previously written off would a. Decrease the allowance for doubtful accounts b. Increase net income c. Have no effect on the allowance for doubtful accounts d. Have no effect on net income

When the allowance method of recognizing bad debt expense is used, the entries at the time collection of an account previously written off would a. Decrease the allowance for doubtful accounts b. Increase net income c. Have no effect on the allowance for doubtful accounts d. Have no effect on net income

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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