Practice mode Accounting

If actual bad debts exceed the provision for bad debts, what will result?

Correct answer C. Debit balance of Provision for Bad Debts Account

Explanation

Writing off bad debts larger than the provision uses up the credit balance and leaves a debit balance on the provision account, which is then charged to profit and loss.

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