Acounting Discussion question: week 9

Watch A. Mursau's video titled "Accounts Receivable Bad Debt Expense (Direct Write Off Method Vs Allowance Method)":

https://youtu.be/r3YPSwFsIps

Based on the information in the video, discuss the primary advantages and disadvantages of applying the direct write-off over the allowance method of writing off accounts. Take a position on whether or not estimating the allowance for doubtful accounts provides the opportunity to distorts gross income.

• Provide support for your rationale.