vents i. Recording estimated uncollectibles (to provide for possible future non-collection) 3 Need to know how to use t-accounts to determine the necessary amount to add to the ADA ii. Recording the write-off of an uncollectible account 3 iii. Recovery of an uncollectible 3 iv. Estimating the allowance for doubtful accounts (determining how big the ADA balance needs to be) 2 Understand how the company makes these decisions; Should be able to calculate using a % of receivables estimate; not tested on using/calculating an aging schedule
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