What type of account (asset, liability, etc.) is Allowance for Doubtful Accounts? What is the account used for?

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What type of account (asset, liability, etc.) is Allowance for Doubtful Accounts? What is the account used for?

Do the terms FIFO and LIFO refer to techniques used in determining quantities of the various classes of merchandise on hand? Explain. 

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