what is the journal entry for bad debts?

Answer Posted / appu prasad

Bad debts a/c Dr

To Debtors a/c

(opening entry)

If bad debts recovered then the closing entry will be

Bank a/c Dr

To Bad debts a/c

(Closing Entry)


Entry for Bad debt recovered

Bad debts recovered a/c

To Profit and loss a/c

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