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What does allowance for doubtful account mean?

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allowance for doubtful account
Noun


An asset contra account representing the possibility that some receivables will not be collected during the coming accounting period.

Synonym(s): 
  • allowance; allowance for bad debt; allowance for uncollectible account; provision for bad debt; provision for bad debts; provision for uncollectible accounts.
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