PRC-1 · Chapter 5 · Question 87 of 100
In the general ledger, what type of balance does the 'Bad Debt Expense' account naturally possess?
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: A) A debit balance
Explanation
Like all operating expense accounts, the Bad Debt Expense account natively carries a debit balance during the accounting period.
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