Answer:
Allowance for uncollectible accounts
Explanation:
This account is a contra asset account which says that the account receivable amount is not collected in near future
It is shown in the asset side of the balance sheet
Assets side
Current Assets
Accounts receivable XXXXX
Less: Allowance for doubtful debts (XXXXX)
Net accounts receivable XXXXX
It is an estimated amount which is not to be paid by the customer in respect to goods delivered to them
The journal entry would be
Bad debt expense A/c Dr XXXXX
To Allowance for uncollectible accounts A/c XXXXX
(Being the uncollected amount is recorded)
