EX 9-4 Entries for uncollectible receivables, using allowance method
Journalize the following transactions in the accounts of Metromark Company, a restaurant
supply company that uses the allowance method of accounting for uncollectible receivables:
Feb. 11. Sold merchandise on account to Dakota Co., $29,000. The cost of the merchandise
sold was $17,400.
Apr. 15. Received $7,500 from Dakota Co. and wrote off the remainder owed on the
sale of February 11 as uncollectible.
Sept. 3. Reinstated the account of Dakota Co. that had been written off on April 15
and received $21,500 cash in full payment.
Answer:
Feb. 11
Accounts Receivable—Dakota Co. ................. 29,000
Sales.............................................................. 29,000
11
Cost of Merchandise Sold ................................ 17,400
Merchandise Inventory................................ 17,400
Apr. 15
Cash.................................................................... 7,500
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts.................... 21,500
Accounts Receivable—Dakota Co. ............ 29,000
Sept. 3
Accounts Receivable—Dakota Co. ................. 21,500
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts............... 21,500
3
Cash.................................................................... 21,500
Accounts Receivable—Dakota Co. ............ 21,500
supply company that uses the allowance method of accounting for uncollectible receivables:
Feb. 11. Sold merchandise on account to Dakota Co., $29,000. The cost of the merchandise
sold was $17,400.
Apr. 15. Received $7,500 from Dakota Co. and wrote off the remainder owed on the
sale of February 11 as uncollectible.
Sept. 3. Reinstated the account of Dakota Co. that had been written off on April 15
and received $21,500 cash in full payment.
Answer:
Feb. 11
Accounts Receivable—Dakota Co. ................. 29,000
Sales.............................................................. 29,000
11
Cost of Merchandise Sold ................................ 17,400
Merchandise Inventory................................ 17,400
Apr. 15
Cash.................................................................... 7,500
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts.................... 21,500
Accounts Receivable—Dakota Co. ............ 29,000
Sept. 3
Accounts Receivable—Dakota Co. ................. 21,500
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts............... 21,500
3
Cash.................................................................... 21,500
Accounts Receivable—Dakota Co. ............ 21,500