An allowance for doubtful debts is created:     a. When debtors become bankrupt   b. When debtors cease to be in business   c. To provide for possible bad debts   d. To write off bad debts

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An allowance for doubtful debts is created:

 

  a.

When debtors become bankrupt

  b.

When debtors cease to be in business

  c.

To provide for possible bad debts

  d.

To write off bad debts

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