In the allowance method of accounting for bad debts expense, Bad Debts Expense account is debited, and Accounts Receivable is credited when an uncollectible account is written off.

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In the allowance method, when an uncollectible account is written off, the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts is debited, and Accounts Receivable is credited, not the Bad Debts Expense account.

In the Allowance Method of Accounting for Bad Debts Expense