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 determine: If Manufacturing A continues to use the direct write-off method and allowance method to account for uncollectible accounts what adjustment would Brady record at the end of 2018
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