Which of the following is not true about the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts?

A. It is credited when bad debts expense is estimated and recorded.
B. It is debited when uncollectible accounts are written off.
C. It is a contra asset account.
D. It is used instead of reducing accounts receivable directly.
E. It is a liability account.


Answer: E

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