By eHow Business Editor
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Seasoned managers know how to look at accounts receivable and eyeball issues. Accounts over 90 days old when they are typically paid in 30 days are a red flag of trouble. This is where accounts receivable can actually be used to determine a bad debt expense. Specific steps should be taken in attaining an allowance for bad debt using a percentage of the current accounts receivable.