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

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The allowance method involves debiting Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and crediting the specific Accounts Receivable (in this case, Harold's) to write off an uncollectible account, reflecting the reduction in both the allowance and the accounts receivable balance.

When Using the Allowance Method of Accounting for Uncollectible Accounts