Entries for Uncollectible Recelvables, using Alowance Method Journalze the folloning transactions in the accounts of Zippy Interiors Company, a restaurant supply company that uses the allonance method of accounting for uncolectible recelvables: May 24 Sold merchandise on account to Old Town Cafe, S0,200. The cost of goods sold was $7,300. Sept. 30 Recelved s3,000 from Old Town Cafe and wrote off the remainder owed on the sale of May 24 as uncollectible. Dec. 7 Reinstated the account of Old Town Cafe that had been written off on September 30 and recelved $7,200 cash in full payment. an amount box does not require an entry, leave k blank.

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**Educational Resource: Accounting for Uncollectible Receivables Using Allowance Method**

**Overview:**
This screen provides a practical exercise involving journal entries for uncollectible receivables at Zippy Interiors Company, a restaurant supply company. The exercise demonstrates the allowance method for accounting for uncollectible receivables.

**Exercise Details:**

*Transactions:*

1. **May 24 - Sale:**
   - Sold merchandise on account to Old Town Cafe, amounting to $10,200.
   - The cost of goods sold (COGS) was $7,300.

   **Journal Entries:**
   - Accounts Receivable—Old Town Cafe: Debit $10,200
   - Sales: Credit $10,200
   - Cost of Goods Sold: Debit $7,300
   - Inventory: Credit $7,300

2. **September 30:**
   - Recorded $3,000 received from Old Town Cafe and deemed the remaining balance from May 24 as uncollectible.

   **Journal Entries:**
   - Cash: Debit $3,000
   - Allowance for Doubtful Accounts: Debit Required Amount
   - Accounts Receivable—Old Town Cafe: Credit $10,200 (Remaining Balance Written Off)

3. **December 7 - Reinstatement:**
   - Reinstated the previously written-off account for Old Town Cafe after receiving a full payment of $7,200.

   **Journal Entries:**
   - Accounts Receivable—Old Town Cafe: Debit $7,200
   - Allowance for Doubtful Accounts: Credit Required Amount
   - Cash: Debit $7,200
   - Accounts Receivable—Old Town Cafe: Credit $7,200

**Instructions:**
Leave entry boxes blank if an entry is not required for the transaction.

**Notes:**
- The exercise includes interactive components where users can input amounts in the provided fields.
- A “Check My Work” feature is available for verification of answers.

This exercise is part of a series designed to build skills in managing and recording financial transactions, specifically focusing on handling uncollectible accounts through the allowance method.
Transcribed Image Text:**Educational Resource: Accounting for Uncollectible Receivables Using Allowance Method** **Overview:** This screen provides a practical exercise involving journal entries for uncollectible receivables at Zippy Interiors Company, a restaurant supply company. The exercise demonstrates the allowance method for accounting for uncollectible receivables. **Exercise Details:** *Transactions:* 1. **May 24 - Sale:** - Sold merchandise on account to Old Town Cafe, amounting to $10,200. - The cost of goods sold (COGS) was $7,300. **Journal Entries:** - Accounts Receivable—Old Town Cafe: Debit $10,200 - Sales: Credit $10,200 - Cost of Goods Sold: Debit $7,300 - Inventory: Credit $7,300 2. **September 30:** - Recorded $3,000 received from Old Town Cafe and deemed the remaining balance from May 24 as uncollectible. **Journal Entries:** - Cash: Debit $3,000 - Allowance for Doubtful Accounts: Debit Required Amount - Accounts Receivable—Old Town Cafe: Credit $10,200 (Remaining Balance Written Off) 3. **December 7 - Reinstatement:** - Reinstated the previously written-off account for Old Town Cafe after receiving a full payment of $7,200. **Journal Entries:** - Accounts Receivable—Old Town Cafe: Debit $7,200 - Allowance for Doubtful Accounts: Credit Required Amount - Cash: Debit $7,200 - Accounts Receivable—Old Town Cafe: Credit $7,200 **Instructions:** Leave entry boxes blank if an entry is not required for the transaction. **Notes:** - The exercise includes interactive components where users can input amounts in the provided fields. - A “Check My Work” feature is available for verification of answers. This exercise is part of a series designed to build skills in managing and recording financial transactions, specifically focusing on handling uncollectible accounts through the allowance method.
## Transcription

**Topic: Accounting for Uncollectible Accounts**

### Entries:

- **May 24 - Cost of Goods Sold**
  - **Debit**
  - **Credit**

- **Inventory**
  - **Debit**
  - **Credit**

- **Sept. 30 - Cash**
  - **Debit**
  - **Credit**

- **Allowance for Doubtful Accounts**
  - **Debit**
  - **Credit**

- **Accounts Receivable - Old Town Cafe**
  - **Debit**
  - **Credit**

- **Dec. 7 - Reinstate: Accounts Receivable - Old Town Cafe**
  - **Debit**
  - **Credit**

- **Allowance for Doubtful Accounts**
  - **Debit**
  - **Credit**

- **Dec. 7 - Collection: Cash**
  - **Debit**
  - **Credit**

- **Accounts Receivable - Old Town Cafe**
  - **Debit**
  - **Credit**

### Feedback:
- **Check My Work**: 
  - When a customer's account is identified as uncollectible, it is written off against the allowance account. 
  - In cases where an account receivable that has been written off is later collected, the account is reinstated. Then record the payment for the account.

### Navigation:
- Progress: 48 items
- Control Buttons: 
  - **Check My Work**
  - **Previous**
  - **Next**

This educational material guides students through the process of handling uncollectible accounts, emphasizing the necessary journal entries and the reinstatement process of previously written-off accounts.
Transcribed Image Text:## Transcription **Topic: Accounting for Uncollectible Accounts** ### Entries: - **May 24 - Cost of Goods Sold** - **Debit** - **Credit** - **Inventory** - **Debit** - **Credit** - **Sept. 30 - Cash** - **Debit** - **Credit** - **Allowance for Doubtful Accounts** - **Debit** - **Credit** - **Accounts Receivable - Old Town Cafe** - **Debit** - **Credit** - **Dec. 7 - Reinstate: Accounts Receivable - Old Town Cafe** - **Debit** - **Credit** - **Allowance for Doubtful Accounts** - **Debit** - **Credit** - **Dec. 7 - Collection: Cash** - **Debit** - **Credit** - **Accounts Receivable - Old Town Cafe** - **Debit** - **Credit** ### Feedback: - **Check My Work**: - When a customer's account is identified as uncollectible, it is written off against the allowance account. - In cases where an account receivable that has been written off is later collected, the account is reinstated. Then record the payment for the account. ### Navigation: - Progress: 48 items - Control Buttons: - **Check My Work** - **Previous** - **Next** This educational material guides students through the process of handling uncollectible accounts, emphasizing the necessary journal entries and the reinstatement process of previously written-off accounts.
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