Question 15
Bad Debts and ProvisionsThe term bad debt is used to describe
- A.a debt that cannot be recovered
- B.a debt that is long over due
- C.an overcharge on a debtor's account
- D.a debt owned by a former employee.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (a debt that cannot be recovered)
Explanation
A bad debt is one that will never be collected.