Accounting for IGCSE & O level - Final Statements (Section 8 - No. 20)
Which account is debited when a bad debt is written off?
Accounts Receivable
Bad Debt Expense
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Sales Revenue
Explanation
When a bad debt is written off, the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts is debited to remove the uncollectible amount.