alleryStart learning →Which bad debt method is not permissible under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles?
AAging schedule approach
BSpecific provision
CPercentage of credit sales
DDirect write-off method
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Direct write-off method
Direct write-off ignores matching of expense to sales, so GAAP does not allow it.
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