What is the entry for provision of baddebts

Answer Posted / syed mohd ziya

provisions are made for definite expected losses and
reserves are made to meet out the cotingencies.

bad debts- nominal nature- loss

all expences and losses are debited, gains are credited.

journal entry:-
profit and loss a/c Dr

To provision for bad & doubtfull debts

2- bad debts a/c Dr
TO debtors a/c

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