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Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

Allowance for doubtful accounts is an estimate of receivables that may not be collected from customers. It is recorded as a contra-asset account to reduce total accounts receivable. This approach ensures that financial statements present a realistic view of expected cash inflows and align with the principle of prudence in accounting.

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