To report accounts receivable at the appropriate amount on the balance sheet,a company determines an accurate estimate of uncollectible accounts and recognizes the associated bad debt expense.

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This statement accurately describes the process of reporting accounts receivable on the balance sheet. The estimate of uncollectible accounts is necessary to reflect the true value of the accounts receivable, and the corresponding bad debt expense is recognized to account for the potential loss from uncollectible accounts.

To Report Accounts Receivable at the Appropriate Amount on the Balance