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Re: rrufff post# 1379

Friday, 02/06/2009 10:05:42 AM

Friday, February 06, 2009 10:05:42 AM

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Typically when a company writes off bad debt, it has no value (at that point) to the company, but.....

If those uncollectible accounts are sent to a collection agency, AND the agency is paid, the agency will take their fee (typically 30-50%), and the difference goes back to the company.

If/when the company receives this net amount from the collection agency, the transaction is either an offset to collection expense, or bad debt expense. NOT revenue.

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