MCQ
Provision for bad debts is calculated on $......$
  • A
    Creditors
  • B
    Sales
  • C
    Purchases
  • Debtors

Answer

Correct option: D.
Debtors
Provisions are created by debiting the profit and loss account. In the balance sheet, the amount of provision may be shown by the way of deduction from the concerned asset on asset side. For e.g. provision for doubtful debts is shown as deduction from the amount of sundry debtors and provision for depreciation as a deduction from the concerned fixed asset.

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