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What this question is testing
Objective: Bad Debt
Prompt focus: Under the allowance method, when a specific account is determined to be uncollectible, the entry is:
Why the correct answer works
Debit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Credit Accounts Receivable
Write-offs reduce both the allowance and the specific A/R.
Why the tempting wrong answer fails
The tempting wrong answer usually loses because it skips the key condition, priority, or evidence in the prompt.
Plain-language takeaway
The allowance method estimates bad debts in advance. When a specific account is written off, the allowance is reduced and the receivable is removed; expense is not affected at write-off.
Simple analogy
Think of bad debt like following a short checklist: identify the clue, confirm the rule, and then make the move that fits this exact scenario.
How to review it before a retake
- Underline the command word and name what the question is asking before rereading the choices.
- Compare the correct answer against the closest distractor and write the exact detail that separates them.
- Retest this objective with a fresh question without looking at the rationale first.