On March 13, a company writes off a customer's account of $3,500. On June 3, the customer unexpectedly pays the $3,500 balance. Using the allowance method, record the write-off on March 13 and the cash collection on June 3. (If no entry is required for a particular transaction/event, select "No Journal Entry Required" in the first

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Carlos Gordon

17 November, 11:11

On March 13, a company writes off a customer's account of $3,500. On June 3, the customer unexpectedly pays the $3,500 balance. Using the allowance method, record the write-off on March 13 and the cash collection on June 3. (If no entry is required for a particular transaction/event, select "No Journal Entry Required" in the first

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Elisa Trevino · Answer 1

Answer and Explanation:

The journal entries are shown below:

1. Allowance for doubtful Accounts Dr $3,500

To Accounts receivable $3,500

(Being the allowance for doubtful account is recorded)

2. Accounts receivable Dr $3,500

To Allowance for doubtful Accounts $3,500

(Being the written off amount is recorded)

3. Cash Dr $3,500

To Account receivable $3,500

(Being the cash collection is recorded)

Only these 3 entries are required