Question

Direct Write-Off Method

Journalize the following transactions, using the direct write-off method of accounting for uncollectible receivables:

Oct. 2: Received $2,450 from William Pruitt and wrote off the remainder owed of $2,330 as uncollectible. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.

Oct. 2

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Remember that under the direct write-off method, Bad Debt Expense is not recorded until the customer's account is determined to be worthless.

Dec. 20: Reinstated the account of William Pruitt and received $2,330 cash in full payment.

Dec. 20-Reinstate
Dec. 20-Collection

Answer 1

Journal

Date	Account Title and Explanation	Debit	Credit
Oct 2	Cash	2,450
	Bad debt expense	2,330
	Accounts receivable - William Pruitt		4,780
	(To record cash collection and write off of Accounts receivable)
Dec. 20	Accounts receivable - William Pruitt	2,330
	Bad debt expense		2,330
	(To record reinstating of account of William Pruitt )
Dec. 20	Cash	2,330
	Accounts receivable - William Pruitt		2,330
	(To record cash received from William Pruitt )