Entries for Uncollectible All money claims against other entities, including people, business firms, and other organizations.Receivables, using The method of accounting for uncollectible accounts that provides an expense for uncollectible receivables in advance of their write-off.Allowance Method
Journalize the following transactions in the accounts of Zippy Interiors Company, a restaurant supply company that uses the allowance method of accounting for uncollectible receivables:
May 24 | Sold merchandise on account to Old Town Cafe, $18,600. The cost of goods sold was $13,400. |
Sept. 30 | Received $4,500 from Old Town Cafe and wrote off the remainder owed on the sale of May 24 as uncollectible. |
Dec. 7 | Reinstated the account of Old Town Cafe that had been written off on September 30 and received $14,100 cash in full payment. |
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Date & Transaction | Account Titles | Debit $ | Credit $ | |
May,24- Sales | Accounts Receivable-Old Town Cafe | 18,600 | ||
Sales | 18,600 | |||
May,24- Cost | Cost of goods sold | 13,400 | ||
Inventory | 13,400 | |||
Sept.30 | Cash | 4,500 | ||
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts | 14,100 | |||
Accounts Receivable-Old Town Cafe | 18,600 | |||
Dec-7 -reinstate | Accounts Receivable-Old Town Cafe | 14,100 | ||
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts | 14,100 | |||
Dec-7 -Collection | Cash | 14,100 | ||
Accounts Receivable-Old Town Cafe | 14,100 | |||
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