Is bad debt written off an expense?

Related questions

1. Is loss on disposal included in Ebitda?
2. Do businesses make money in the first year?
3. Is Ebitda the same as net profit?
4. Is Ebitda a good measure of profitability?
5. What is considered a good Ebitda?
6. What's a good profit margin for a small business?
7. What is a strong Ebitda?
8. Should other income be included in Ebitda?
9. What is a good Ebitda margin?
10. Is Ebitda the same as gross profit?

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