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

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The allowance method involves estimating uncollectible accounts and recording them in the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts. When an account is deemed uncollectible, it is written off by debiting the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and crediting the specific Accounts Receivable account.

When Using the Allowance Method of Accounting for Uncollectible Accounts