Provision for bad and doubtful debts is result of: a) Conservatism Concept b) Going concern Concept - (a) Conservatism Concept Description: According to the conservatism concept of accounting, the accountant should provide for all possible losses but not anticipated incomes. Bad debts is a loss to the company which may arise in future therefore, a provision for bad and doubtful debts is made. - Fundamentals of Accounting Interview Questions and Answers

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Question: Provision for bad and doubtful debts is result of: a) Conservatism Concept b) Going concern Concept c) Disclosure Concept d) Consistency Concept

Answer: (a) Conservatism Concept
Description: According to the conservatism concept of accounting, the accountant should provide for all possible losses but not anticipated incomes. Bad debts is a loss to the company which may arise in future therefore, a provision for bad and doubtful debts is made.

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Question: Provision for bad and doubtful debts is result of: a) Conservatism Concept b) Going concern Concept c) Disclosure Concept d) Consistency Concept

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(a) Conservatism Concept
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