When the allowance method is used to account for uncollectible accounts, Bad Debts Expense is debited when
A) a sale is made.
B) an account becomes uncollectible and is written off.
C) management estimates the amount of uncollectible accounts.
D) a customer's account becomes past due.

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Under the allowance method, Bad Debts Expense is debited when management estimates the amount of uncollectible accounts, typically at the end of an accounting period.

When the Allowance Method Is Used to Account for Uncollectible