Asked by Ananaya Sharma on Jul 03, 2024

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Allowance for Doubtful Accounts is a contra account that is deducted from Accounts Receivable on the statement of financial position.

Contra Account

An account used in conjunction with another account to adjust or offset its balance.

Allowance Account

An account set aside to cover potential losses from doubtful accounts, reflecting estimated uncollectible receivables.

Statement of Financial Position

A financial report detailing a company's assets, liabilities, and equity at a specific point in time, commonly known as a balance sheet.

  • Comprehend the practices and significance of calculating uncollectible accounts and administering the allowance for doubtful accounts.
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dirga maulanaJul 05, 2024
Final Answer :
True
Explanation :
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts is indeed a contra asset account that reduces the total amount of Accounts Receivable shown on the statement of financial position (balance sheet) to reflect the amount that is expected to be collected.