Under the allowance method,the entry to write off a $1,425 uncollectible account includes:

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To write off a $1,425 uncollectible account under the allowance method, we need to debit the Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts for the same amount of $1,425. This reduces the allowance balance, and no longer an expense. Therefore, the correct entry will be to debit Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts for $1,425 and credit Accounts Receivable for $1,425.

Under the Allowance Method,the Entry to Write Off a $1,425