Accounting 0452 · IGCSE · Irrecoverable debts and provision for doubtful debts

Irrecoverable debts and provision for doubtful debts — practice question

Why does a business keep a provision for doubtful debts account?

  • Ato apply the accounting principle of prudence
  • Bto avoid profit for the year being understated
  • Cto have an accurate forecast of debts which will be uncollectible
  • Dto reduce the expense of irrecoverable debts in the future

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