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Chapter 9, Problem 5QS
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To determine
Concept Introduction:
Write-off of
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To determine
Concept Introduction:
Write-off of bad debts: When a company sells goods on credit, it is expected that customers may not pay at the end of the credit period, then those customers' accounts are considered uncollectible, uncollectible accounts are written-off and expensed at the end of the year.
The journal entry to the write-off of uncollectible using allowance method.
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Journalize the following transactions, using the direct write-off method of accounting for uncollectible receivables.
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Mar. 17: Received $3,240 from Shawn McNeely and wrote off the remainder owed of $5,020 as uncollectible. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.
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July 29: Reinstated the account of Shawn McNeely and received $5,020 cash in full payment. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.
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