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### Direct Write-Off Method: Journal Entries

**Overview:**
Dexter Company utilizes the direct write-off method for handling uncollectible accounts. Here is an example of how specific transactions are recorded when dealing with bad debts and unexpected recoveries.

**Transactions:**
- **March 11**: Dexter determines it cannot collect $8,600 from Leer Company.
- **March 29**: Leer Company unexpectedly pays its account in full. Dexter records the recovery of this bad debt.

**Task:**
Prepare journal entries for these transactions.

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**Journal Entry Worksheet:**

**Tab 1:**
- **Instruction:** Record the write-off of Leer Company's account.
- **Note:** Enter debits before credits.

**Journal Entry Sheet:**

| Date      | General Journal                 | Debit | Credit |
|-----------|---------------------------------|-------|--------|
| March 11  |                                 |       |        |
|           |                                 |       |        |
|           |                                 |       |        |
|           |                                 |       |        |
|           |                                 |       |        |

**Explanation of the Diagram:**
- The worksheet provides a structured format for recording the journal entry related to the write-off action, with columns specifically for entering date, general journal information, and respective debit and credit amounts. This ensures accurate record-keeping of financial transactions.
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Transcribed Image Text:### Direct Write-Off Method: Journal Entries **Overview:** Dexter Company utilizes the direct write-off method for handling uncollectible accounts. Here is an example of how specific transactions are recorded when dealing with bad debts and unexpected recoveries. **Transactions:** - **March 11**: Dexter determines it cannot collect $8,600 from Leer Company. - **March 29**: Leer Company unexpectedly pays its account in full. Dexter records the recovery of this bad debt. **Task:** Prepare journal entries for these transactions. --- **Journal Entry Worksheet:** **Tab 1:** - **Instruction:** Record the write-off of Leer Company's account. - **Note:** Enter debits before credits. **Journal Entry Sheet:** | Date | General Journal | Debit | Credit | |-----------|---------------------------------|-------|--------| | March 11 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | **Explanation of the Diagram:** - The worksheet provides a structured format for recording the journal entry related to the write-off action, with columns specifically for entering date, general journal information, and respective debit and credit amounts. This ensures accurate record-keeping of financial transactions.
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