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The journal entry for creating a Provision for Doubtful Debts involves debiting:

AProfit and Loss Appropriation Account

BProfit and Loss Account

CAsset Account

DBank Account

Answer:

B. Profit and Loss Account

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This reduces net profit and creates a liability/contra asset to offset doubtful debts in the balance shee


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