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    Sep 30, 2012, 09:10 PM
    Accounting- provision for doubtful debts
    If you debit "provision for doubtful debts" then what do you credit to clear the account?
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    Sep 30, 2012, 10:19 PM
    Accounts Receivable?
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    Sep 30, 2012, 10:27 PM
    That what I though but my assessor tells me otherwise

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