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Pursuing Bad Debt – Why write them off?

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Pursuing Bad Debt – Why write them off?

Before deciding what to do with an unpaid account, review the balance, supporting records and previous contact. An accounting write-off does not itself establish whether recovery is possible.

The age of the debt, available evidence, customer finances, dispute and location can affect the options.

We can discuss the account and any further costs with you. No win, no fee applies to approved collection fees, but it does not mean every possible formal step has no cost or risk.

Recovery is not guaranteed. Some accounts cannot be progressed; a considered review is better than a blanket referral or write-off rule.