Explain why companies must use the Allowance Method, and not the Direct Write-Off Method, when dealing with collectible accounts.  Then show a journal entry writing off an account with both methods. PLEASE DO NOT HANDWRITE THE RESPONSE!!

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Chapter14: Accounting For Uncollectible Accounts Receivable
Section14.2: Writing Off And Collecting Uncollectible Accounts Receivable
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Explain why companies must use the Allowance Method, and not the Direct Write-Off Method, when dealing with collectible accounts.  Then show a journal entry writing off an account with both methods. PLEASE DO NOT HANDWRITE THE RESPONSE!!  

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