Direct Write Off Method

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Definition: Direct Write Off Method


Direct Write Off Method


Full Definition of Direct Write Off Method


A way for a financial institution to record a debt that has been judged to be uncollectable, that requires the amount of the debt to be deducted from sales income for the institution for the accounting period in which the debt is labeled as uncollectable.


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Direct Write Off Method are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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