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ISBN: 9781265554927

Author: PHILLIPS

Publisher: MCG

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Chapter 8, Problem 14Q

(Supplement 8A) Describe how (and when) the direct write-off method accounts for uncollectible accounts. What are the disadvantages of this method?

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