Accounting Principles 12th Edition
Accounting Principles 12th Edition
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ISBN: 9781119263111
Author: Kimmel, Kieso Weygandt
Publisher: WILEY
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To determine

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts:

Allowance for doubtful debts can be defined as the amount that is kept aside by the company so as to meet unexpected bad debts in the future. It can also be referred to as a contra asset account. It reduces the gross accounts receivable of the company.

To determine: The percentage that A. Company’s allowance for doubtful accounts represents as a percentage of its gross receivables.

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