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The entry for creating a Provision for bad debts is_____________?

The entry for creating a Provision for bad debts is_____________?

A. Debit Provision for Bad Debts A/c and credit Debtors A/c
B. Debit Debtors A/c and credit Provision for Bad Debts A/c
C. Debit Provision for Bad Debts A/c and credit Profit & Loss A/c
D. Debit Profit and Loss A/c and credit Provision for Bad Debts A/c.

Provision for bad debt is a charge against profit and therefore, the entry for creating
provision for bad debts is done by debiting P&L A/c and crediting provision for bad debts
account.