Provision for doubtful debts created at the year-end is debited to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Provision for doubtful debts created at the year-end is debited to:
A. Sundry Debtors Account
B. Trading Account
C. Suspense Account
D. Profit & Loss Account
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Creating a provision is an expected indirect loss based on conservatism, so it is charged to the Profit and Loss Account.

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