Journalize the following transactions using the direct write-off method of accounting for uncollectible receivables: Feb 20 Received $500 from Tiger Paw and wrote off the remainder owed of $2,500 as uncollectible. May 10 Reinstated the account of Tiger Paw and received $2,500 cash in full payment.
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At the end of the accounting period, a financial statement is prepared by every company, then at that time while preparing the financial statement, the company determines among its total receivable amount how much portion of receivables is collected by the company during that accounting period.
Accounts Receivable
The word “account receivable” means the payment is yet to be made for the work that is already done. Generally, each and every business sells its goods and services either in cash or in credit. So, when the goods are sold on credit account receivable arise which means the company is going to get the payment from its customer to whom the goods are sold on credit. Usually, the credit period may be for a very short period of time and in some rare cases it takes a year.
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