Problem #1: Direct Write-off Vs. Allowance Method For each description, write if it is the direct write-off method (D) or the allowance method (A).

1. Required by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

2. Has Allowance for Doubtful Account

3. Does not following the matching principle

4. Does not have an Allowance for Doubtful Account

5. Accounts Receivable is reported at Net Realizable Value

6. Does not estimate Bad Debt

7. Write-off of a specific account affects the Income Statement and Balance Sheet

8. Estimates Bad Debt