The balance in Allowance for Doubtful Accounts would have a debit balance when

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Allowance for Doubtful Accounts is a contra asset account and has a credit balance because it is deducted from Accounts Receivable on the balance sheet. However, when write-offs during the year exceed previous provisions, it means that more accounts are being deemed uncollectible than originally anticipated. As a result, the balance in the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts will have a debit balance because the account is being increased (debited) to reflect the higher amount of uncollectible accounts.

The Balance in Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Would Have a Debit