Direct write-off method In this technique, the bad debt is directly considered as an expense, and the debt ratio is calculated by dividing the uncollectible amount by the total Accounts Receivables for that year.
Which debt solutions write off debts? Bankruptcy: Writes off unsecured debts if you cannot repay them. Any assets like a house or car may be sold. Debt relief order (DRO): Writes off debts if you have a relatively low level of debt. Must also have few assets. Individual voluntary arrangement (IVA): A formal agreement.