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WAEC Accounting 2012 Objective — Question 36

Question 36 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Accounting 2012 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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An increase in the provision for doubtful debts results in a/an

  • A. increase in the gross profit
  • B. decrease in the gross profit
  • C. decrease in the net profitCorrect
  • D. increase in the net profit

Explanation

When the provision for doubtful debts increases, it means the expenses have increased and this will result in a decrease in net profit.

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