PE 9-2A Allowance method
Journalize the following transactions using the allowance method of accounting for uncollectible
receivables:
Jan. 17. Received $250 from Ian Kearns and wrote off the remainder owed of $750 as
uncollectible.
Apr. 6. Reinstated the account of Ian Kearns and received $750 cash in full payment.
Answer:
Jan. 17 Cash.................................................................... 250
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts.................... 750
Accounts Receivable—Ian Kearns............. 1,000
Apr. 6
Accounts Receivable—Ian Kearns................... 750
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts............... 750
6
Cash.................................................................... 750
Accounts Receivable—Ian Kearns............. 750
receivables:
Jan. 17. Received $250 from Ian Kearns and wrote off the remainder owed of $750 as
uncollectible.
Apr. 6. Reinstated the account of Ian Kearns and received $750 cash in full payment.
Answer:
Jan. 17 Cash.................................................................... 250
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts.................... 750
Accounts Receivable—Ian Kearns............. 1,000
Apr. 6
Accounts Receivable—Ian Kearns................... 750
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts............... 750
6
Cash.................................................................... 750
Accounts Receivable—Ian Kearns............. 750