### Direct Write-Off Method: Journal Entries**Overview:**Dexter Company utilizes the direct write-off method for handling uncollectible accounts. Here is an example of how specific transactions are recorded when dealing with bad debts and unexpected recoveries.**Transactions:**- **March 11**: Dexter determines it cannot collect $8,600 from Leer Company.- **March 29**: Leer Company unexpectedly pays its account in full. Dexter records the recovery of this bad debt.**Task:**Prepare journal entries for these transactions.---**Journal Entry Worksheet:****Tab 1:**- **Instruction:** Record the write-off of Leer Company's account.- **Note:** Enter debits before credits.**Journal Entry Sheet:**| Date | General Journal | Debit | Credit ||-----------|---------------------------------|-------|--------|| March 11 | | | || | | | || | | | || | | | || | | | |**Explanation of the Diagram:**- The worksheet provides a structured format for recording the journal entry related to the write-off action, with columns specifically for entering date, general journal information, and respective debit and credit amounts. This ensures accurate record-keeping of financial transactions.

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