1. Record the January 1 credit balance of $26,000 in a T account for Allowance for Doubtful Accounts.
1. Record the January 1 credit balance of $26,000 in a T account for Allowance for Doubtful Accounts.
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Transcribed Image Text:**Chapter 8 - Receivables**
The following transactions were completed by The Irvine Company during the current fiscal year ended December 31:
- **Feb. 8:** Received 40% of the $18,000 balance owed by DeCoy Co., a bankrupt business, and wrote off the remainder as uncollectible.
- **May 27:** Reinstated the account of Seth Nelsen, which had been written off in the preceding year as uncollectible. Journalized the receipt of $7,350 cash in full payment of Seth’s account.
- **Aug. 13:** Wrote off the $6,400 balance owed by Kat Tracks Co., which has no assets.
- **Oct. 31:** Reinstated the account of Crawford Co., which had been written off in the preceding year as uncollectible. Journalized the receipt of $3,880 cash in full payment of the account.
- **Dec. 31:** Wrote off the following accounts as uncollectible (compound entry): Neubauer Co., $7,190; Bonneville Co., $5,500; Crow Distributors, $9,400; Fiber Optics, $1,110.
- **Dec. 31:** Based on an analysis of the $1,785,000 of accounts receivable, it was estimated that $35,700 will be uncollectible. Journalized the adjusting entry.
**Required:**
1. Record the January 1 credit balance of $26,000 in a T account for Allowance for Doubtful Accounts.
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Transcribed Image Text:**Chapter 8 - Receivables**
This section features a template for a General Journal, vital for recording financial transactions related to receivables.
**General Journal**
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The table provides a format for logging entries over a month, including:
- **Date:** The date of each transaction.
- **Description:** A brief narrative of the transaction.
- **Post Ref:** Reference numbers for posting.
- **Debit and Credit:** Financial entries documenting increases or decreases in accounts.
The form ensures clarity and organization in financial management, critical for effective business operations.
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