Notes Receivable-Dishonoring a Note Prepare journal entries to record the following selected transactions of Wilson Company. Mar. 21 Accepted a $9,500, 180-day, 8% note dated March 21 from Jackson in granting a time extension on his past-due account receivable. Sept. 17 Jackson dishonors his note when it is presented for payment. Dec. 31 After exhausting all legal means of collection, Wilson Company writes off Jackson's account against the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts.

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**Notes Receivable—Dishonoring a Note**

Prepare journal entries to record the following selected transactions of Wilson Company.

- **Mar. 21**: Accepted a $9,500, 180-day, 8% note dated March 21 from Jackson in granting a time extension on his past-due account receivable.

- **Sept. 17**: Jackson dishonors his note when it is presented for payment.

- **Dec. 31**: After exhausting all legal means of collection, Wilson Company writes off Jackson’s account against the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts.
Transcribed Image Text:**Notes Receivable—Dishonoring a Note** Prepare journal entries to record the following selected transactions of Wilson Company. - **Mar. 21**: Accepted a $9,500, 180-day, 8% note dated March 21 from Jackson in granting a time extension on his past-due account receivable. - **Sept. 17**: Jackson dishonors his note when it is presented for payment. - **Dec. 31**: After exhausting all legal means of collection, Wilson Company writes off Jackson’s account against the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts.
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Step 1: Meaning of note

Note means an instrument issued by company acknowledging the debt due from company to bond holder. It is a debt to be paid back to bond holder after certain  period of time and regular interest will be given to bond holder. In case of non interest bearing note, no interest is given but issued at huge discount.

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