alleryStart learning →The uncollectable portion of receivables is estimated on which basis?
AEach debtor separately
BTax authority ruling
CGroup of similar items
DAuditor's report basis
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Group of similar items
When uncertainties are common to many similar transactions, the amount may be based on the whole group.
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