FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
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ISBN: 9781259964947
Author: Libby
Publisher: MCG
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**Educational Text on Managing Doubtful Accounts**

**Scenario: Adjusting Allowance for Doubtful Accounts**

In this scenario, we are addressing 4% of accounts receivable, with an important note that the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts already has a $3,900 debit balance.

**Instructions:**

- When entering credit account titles, they will be automatically indented once the amount is input; manual indentation is not required.
- If no journal entry is necessary for specific fields, please select "No Entry" for the account titles and input 0 for the amounts.

**Journal Entry Table Layout:**

1. **Column Headers:**
   - "Account Titles and Explanation"
   - "Debit"
   - "Credit"

2. **Input Fields (For Entry Completion):**
   - Two rows provided for input under "Account Titles and Explanation," "Debit," and "Credit."
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Transcribed Image Text:**Educational Text on Managing Doubtful Accounts** **Scenario: Adjusting Allowance for Doubtful Accounts** In this scenario, we are addressing 4% of accounts receivable, with an important note that the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts already has a $3,900 debit balance. **Instructions:** - When entering credit account titles, they will be automatically indented once the amount is input; manual indentation is not required. - If no journal entry is necessary for specific fields, please select "No Entry" for the account titles and input 0 for the amounts. **Journal Entry Table Layout:** 1. **Column Headers:** - "Account Titles and Explanation" - "Debit" - "Credit" 2. **Input Fields (For Entry Completion):** - Two rows provided for input under "Account Titles and Explanation," "Debit," and "Credit."
**Oriole Company Financial Information Before Adjustments**

The following is a report of Oriole Company's financial information prior to necessary adjustments:

- **Accounts Receivable**:  
  - Debit: 63,000

- **Allowance for Doubtful Accounts**:  
  - Credit: 800

- **Sales Revenue (all on credit)**:  
  - Credit: 620,000

- **Sales Returns and Allowances**:  
  - Debit: 20,000

**Journal Entry Preparation for Bad Debt Expense**

Oriole Company estimates the necessary allowance for doubtful accounts at 4% of accounts receivable. The task requires preparing the journal entry to record the Bad Debt Expense accordingly.

*Note:* Credit account titles are automatically indented when the amount is entered. Avoid manual indentation. If no entry is required, select "No Entry" for the account titles and enter 0 for the amounts.

**Journal Entry Table**

| Account Titles and Explanation | Debit | Credit |
|--------------------------------|-------|--------|
|                                |       |        |
|                                |       |        |
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Transcribed Image Text:**Oriole Company Financial Information Before Adjustments** The following is a report of Oriole Company's financial information prior to necessary adjustments: - **Accounts Receivable**: - Debit: 63,000 - **Allowance for Doubtful Accounts**: - Credit: 800 - **Sales Revenue (all on credit)**: - Credit: 620,000 - **Sales Returns and Allowances**: - Debit: 20,000 **Journal Entry Preparation for Bad Debt Expense** Oriole Company estimates the necessary allowance for doubtful accounts at 4% of accounts receivable. The task requires preparing the journal entry to record the Bad Debt Expense accordingly. *Note:* Credit account titles are automatically indented when the amount is entered. Avoid manual indentation. If no entry is required, select "No Entry" for the account titles and enter 0 for the amounts. **Journal Entry Table** | Account Titles and Explanation | Debit | Credit | |--------------------------------|-------|--------| | | | | | | | |
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