Collection of Accounts Written off—Allowance Method Julia Alvarez, owner of Alvarez Rentals, uses the allowance method in accounting for uncollectible accounts. July 7 Wrote off $5,500 owed by Randy Dalzell, who has no assets. Aug. 12 Wrote off $2,500 owed by Jason Flint, who declared bankruptcy. Sept. 27 Reinstated the account of Randy Dalzell, which had been written off on July 7, and received $5,500 cash in full settlement. 1.  Record the transactions in general journal form.

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Collection of Accounts Written off—Allowance Method

Julia Alvarez, owner of Alvarez Rentals, uses the allowance method in accounting for uncollectible accounts.

July 7 Wrote off $5,500 owed by Randy Dalzell, who has no assets.
Aug. 12 Wrote off $2,500 owed by Jason Flint, who declared bankruptcy.
Sept. 27 Reinstated the account of Randy Dalzell, which had been written off on July 7, and received $5,500 cash in full settlement.

1.  Record the transactions in general journal form.

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