When the Allowance Method for Recognising Uncollectible Accounts Receivable Is

Multiple Choice

When the allowance method for recognising uncollectible accounts receivable is used, the allowance account will have a positive balance at the end of the period if:

A) the write-offs during the period exceed the beginning balance.
B) the write-offs are equal to the balance of the account at the beginning of the period.
C) the write-offs during the period are less than the beginning balance.
D) the write-offs are equal to the difference between the beginning and the ending balance of the account.