Which of the following is not a significant difference between the allowance method and the direct write-off method of accounting for uncollectible accounts?
A)One method requires the estimation of uncollectible accounts and the other does not.
B)One method conforms to GAAP and the other typically does not.
C)One method reports net realizable value on the balance sheet and the other does not.
D)One method requires writing off of uncollectible accounts and the other does not.

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Both methods require writing off uncollectible accounts. The difference is the timing of when uncollectible accounts expense is recognize

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