One disadvantage of the allowance method (over the direct write-off method)for recording uncollectible accounts is that it generally matches bad debt expense with the revenue it helped to generate.

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The allowance method is advantageous because it matches bad debt expense with the revenue it helped to generate, adhering to the matching principle in accounting.

One Disadvantage of the Allowance Method (Over the Direct Write-Off