For a business that uses the allowance method of accounting for uncollectible receivables: Journalize the entries to record the following: Use correct journal format. Just use the month for the date. (1)Record the adjusting entry at December 31, the end of the first fiscal year, to record the bad debt expense. The accounts receivable account has a balance of $850,000, and the contra asset account before adjustment has a debit balance of $4000. Analysis of the receivables (aging) indicates uncollectible receivables of $17,200. (2)In March of the next year, the $720 owed by Fronk Co. on account is written off as uncollectible. (3)In November of the next year, $400 of the Fronk Co. account is reinstated and payment of that amount is received. (4)In December of the next year, $250 is received on the $800 owed by Dodger Co. and the remainder is written off as uncollectible.

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For a business that uses the allowance method of accounting for uncollectible receivables:

	Journalize the entries to record the following: Use correct journal format. Just use the month for the date.

	(1)	Record the adjusting entry at December 31, the end of the first fiscal year, to record the bad debt expense. The accounts receivable account has a balance of $850,000, and the contra asset account before adjustment has a debit balance of $4000. Analysis of the receivables (aging) indicates uncollectible receivables of $17,200.
	(2)	In March of the next year, the $720 owed by Fronk Co. on account is written off as uncollectible.
	(3)	In November of the next year, $400 of the Fronk Co. account is reinstated and payment of that amount is received.
	(4)	In December of the next year, $250 is received on the $800 owed by Dodger Co. and the remainder is written off as uncollectible.