Under the allowance method,Uncollectible Accounts Expense is recorded when an individual customer defaults.

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Under the allowance method, Uncollectible Accounts Expense is estimated and recorded based on the percentage of sales that are expected to be uncollectible. When an individual customer defaults, their specific account balance is written off against the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, which has already been established based on the estimated percentage of uncollectible accounts. Therefore, the default of an individual customer does not directly impact the recording of Uncollectible Accounts Expense.

Under the Allowance Method,Uncollectible Accounts Expense Is Recorded When an Individual