When using the allowance method of accounting for uncollectible accounts, the entry to write off Jeannie's uncollectible account is a debit to Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and a credit to Accounts Receivable-Jeannie.

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In the allowance method, writing off an uncollectible account involves debiting the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and crediting the specific Accounts Receivable account, reflecting the removal of the uncollectible amount from the books.

When Using the Allowance Method of Accounting for Uncollectible Accounts