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1. Which of the following statements associated with the allowance method for ba

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Question

1. Which of the following statements associated with the allowance method for bad debts is false?

a. The write-off of an uncollectible account does not affect the accounts receivable subsidiary ledger.

b. The write-off of an uncollectible account does not affect the total amount of current assets.

c. The write-off of an uncollectible account does not affect current liabilities.

d. The write-off of an uncollectible account does not affect the income statement.

e. The write-off of an uncollectible account does not affect stockholders' equity.

a. The write-off of an uncollectible account does not affect the accounts receivable subsidiary ledger.

b. The write-off of an uncollectible account does not affect the total amount of current assets.

c. The write-off of an uncollectible account does not affect current liabilities.

d. The write-off of an uncollectible account does not affect the income statement.

e. The write-off of an uncollectible account does not affect stockholders' equity.

Explanation / Answer

The correct answer is

a. The write-off of an uncollectible account does not affect the accounts receivable subsidiary ledger