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The second method is the direct write-off method. It is simpler than the allowance method in that it allows for one simple entry to reduce accounts receivable to its net realizable value. The entry would consist of debiting a bad debt expense account and crediting the respective accounts receivable in the sales ledger.
Bad debt in accounting is considered an expense. There are two methods to account for bad debt: Direct write off method (Non-GAAP): a receivable that is not considered collectible is charged directly to the income statement. [5] Allowance method (GAAP): an estimate is made at the end of each fiscal year of the amount of bad debt.
The purpose of making such a declaration is to help support a tax deduction for bad debts under Section 166 of the Internal Revenue Code. In that respect it is a form of write-off. Bad debts and even fraud are simply part of the cost of doing business. The charge-off, though, does not free the debtor of having to pay the debt.
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the "bad debt expense" associated with portion of the receivables that the seller expects will remain unpaid and uncollectable, the "factor's holdback receivable" amount to cover merchandise returns, and (e) any additional "loss" or "gain" the seller must attribute to the sale of the receivables.
An increase in the number of bankruptcy cases does not necessarily entail an increase in bad debt write-off rates for the economy as a whole. Bankruptcy statistics are also a trailing indicator. There is a time delay between financial difficulties and bankruptcy.
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