Allowance Method for Accounts Receiveble - Accounting

The video tutorial discusses the allowance method used for handling accounts receivables, emphasizing its importance in matching estimated losses from uncollectible accounts against sales. It explains how bad debt is recorded and the advantages of the allowance method, such as aligning expenses with revenue and providing a realistic financial picture. The tutorial also outlines three methods for calculating bad debt: percentage of sales, percentage of receivables, and aging schedule.

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