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Applying the direct write-off method to account for uncollectibles
Learning Objective 2 |
Shawna Valley is an attorney in Los Angeles. Valley uses the direct write-off method to account for uncollectible receivables.
At April 30, 2018, Valley’s
Requirements
1. Use the direct write-off method to journalize Valley’s write-off of the uncollectible receivables.
2 What is Valley’s balance of Accounts Receivable at May 31, 2018?
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