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Irrecoverable debt

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  • Irrecoverable debt increases on
    debit
  • Bad Debt recovered increases on
    credit
  • Provision for doubtful debt increases on
    credit
  • An increase in the provision for doubtful debts would result in... How does it affect the expenses?
    an increase in expenses
  • The provision for doubtful debt will be recorded under SOFP as
    current asset
  • Double entry for irrecoverable debts:
    Dr: Irrecoverable debts and Cr: Trade receivables
  • A decrease in the provision for doubtful debts would result in..... How does it affect the profit?
    an increase in net profit (profit for the year)
  • Explain provision for doubtful debt
    Estimate of the amount which will not be collected
  • Irrecoverable debt is recorded in income statement as
    Expenses
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