Question

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

April 1 Sold merchandise on account to Jim Dobbs, $8,400. The cost of the merchandise is $3,360.
June 10 Received payment for one-third of the receivable from Jim Dobbs and wrote off the remainder.
Oct. 11 Reinstated the account of Jim Dobbs for and received cash in full payment.

Answer 1

Answer:

April 1

Dr Accounts Receivable $8,400

Cr Sales $8,400

Dr Cost of Merchandise Sold $3,360

Cr Merchandise Inventory $3,360

June 10

Dr Cash $2,800

Dr Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $5,600

Cr Accounts Receivable—Jim Dobbs $8,400

Oct. 11

Dr Accounts Receivable—Jim Dobbs $5,600

Cr Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $5,600

11 Dr Cash $5,600

Cr Accounts Receivable—Jim Dobbs $5,600

Explanation:

Preparation of the journal entries using the direct write-off method of accounting for uncollectible receivables.

April 1

Dr Accounts Receivable $8,400

Cr Sales $8,400

Dr Cost of Merchandise Sold $3,360

Cr Merchandise Inventory $3,360

June 10

Dr Cash $2,800

(1/3*$8,400)

Dr Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $5,600

($8,400-$2,800)

Cr Accounts Receivable—Jim Dobbs $8,400

Oct. 11

Dr Accounts Receivable—Jim Dobbs $5,600

Cr Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $5,600

11 Dr Cash $5,600

Cr Accounts Receivable—Jim Dobbs $5,600