4. Under the allowance method, the entries at the time of 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 5. Collection of accounts receivable previously written of results in an increase in cash and an increase in a. Accounts receivable b. Allowance for doubtful accounts c. Bad debt expense d. Retained earnings

4. Under the allowance method, the entries at the time of 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 5. Collection of accounts receivable previously written of results in an increase in cash and an increase in a. Accounts receivable b. Allowance for doubtful accounts c. Bad debt expense d. Retained earnings

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

10th Edition

ISBN:9781259964947

Author:Libby

Publisher:Libby

Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

Section: Chapter Questions

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