The journal entry to write off a customer's account under the allowance method is:

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Under the allowance method, when a specific customer's account is deemed uncollectible and is written off, the entry is to debit the Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts and credit Accounts Receivable/customer name. This reflects the reduction in both the allowance account and the accounts receivable balance without affecting the income statement at the time of the write-off.

The Journal Entry to Write Off a Customer's Account Under