Direct Write-Off Method

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Direct Write-Off Method
Direct Write-Off Method Bad Debts Financial Reporting Tax Purposes GAAP Accounting Methods Debt Recovery
The direct write-off method is a process where bad debts are written off as they occur instead of creating a provision for them. While this method is unacceptable for financial reporting purposes under GAAP, it is the only method allowed for tax purposes in the United States.
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