what is the difference b/w provision for baddebts,reserve
for baddebts? pls explain me with example

Answer Posted / janvi sangle

provision for bad debts means Uncollectible expences. its a
loss pertain for 1 year.

reserve for bad debts is amount kept aside for bad debts.

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