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Allowance Method
Journalize the following transactions, using the allowance method of accounting for uncollectible receivables:
Oct. 2. Received $2,450 from Paula Spitler and wrote off the remainder owed of $3,580 as uncollectible. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.
Oct. 2 | Cash | ||
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts | |||
Accounts Receivable-Paula Spitler |
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When a customer account is identified as uncollectible, it is written-off against the allowance account.
Dec. 20. Reinstated the account of Paula Spitler and received $3,580 cash in full payment.
Reinstate | |||
Collection | |||
Journal Entries under allowance method for uncollectible receivables | |||
Journal Entries | |||
Date | Particulars | Debit | Credit |
Oct-02 | Cash A/C | $ 2,450.00 | |
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts | $ 3,580.00 | ||
To Account Receivable-Paula Spliter | $ 6,030.00 | ||
(Being cash received from debtor & remaining balance written off) | |||
Dec-20 | Account Receivable-Paula Spliter | $ 3,580.00 | |
To Allowance for Doubtful Accounts | $ 3,580.00 | ||
(Being reinstatement of account receivable done as previouly written off) | |||
Dec-20 | Cash A/C | $ 3,580.00 | |
To Account Receivable-Paula Spliter | $ 3,580.00 | ||
(Being cash received from debtor) |
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