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Allowance method:
Under the Allowance method the estimated
Requirement-1:
To Prepare:
The year-end
Concept Introduction:
Allowance method:
Under the Allowance method the estimated bad debts expenses are recorded using the Allowance for doubtful account and the actual bad debts written off using this account. Allowance for doubtful accounts represents the amount of expected bad debts or uncollectable accounts. This account is made as a provision for future bad debts.
Requirement-2:
The year-end adjusting amount of the bad debts expense

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