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    Apr 24, 2007, 02:56 AM
    Bad Debts
    I don't know what are Bad Debts. Can someone explain with an example for me.

    Detailed explination would be appreciated.


    Thanks
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    Apr 24, 2007, 03:03 AM
    Have a read of this:

    Bad debt - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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    Apr 24, 2007, 06:38 AM
    Allowance Method is a link that can help you with understanding how to deal with it and journalize it
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    Apr 24, 2007, 08:56 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Capuchin
    Have a read of this:

    Bad debt - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    Thanks a lot for assisting.
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    Apr 24, 2007, 08:57 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Superfly999
    Allowance Method is a link that can help you with understanding how to deal with it and journalize it

    Thanks a lot for assisting me.
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