For Bad Debt we have terms and definitions in 5 topics. The topics are Accounting, Accounting Terms, Finance, Frauds and Scams and Investing.

Bad Debt (Accounting)

is an open account balance or loan receivable that has proven to be uncollectible and is written off.

Bad Debt (Accounting Terms)

All or portion of an ACCOUNT, loan, or note receivable considered to be uncollectible.

Bad Debt (Finance)

A debt that is written off and deemed uncollectible.

Bad Debt (Frauds and Scams)

Open balance or loan receivable that is considered uncollectible and is written off by a firm. (Reserves are usually maintained for uncollectible accounts.) The relationship of recoveries and write-offs to accounts receivable can indicate a firm's credit and charge-off policies.

Bad Debt (Investing)

Open balance or loan receivable that is considered uncollectible and is written off by a firm. (Reserves are usually maintained for uncollectible accounts.) The relationship of recoveries and write-offs to accounts receivable can indicate a firm's credit and charge-off policies.

See Also: Accounts Receivable

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