Horngren's Financial & Managerial Accounting (5th Edition)
5th Edition
ISBN: 9780133866292
Author: Tracie L. Miller-Nobles, Brenda L. Mattison, Ella Mae Matsumura
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 8, Problem 8.3SE
Applying the direct write-off method to account for uncollectibles
Susan Knoll is an attorney in Los Angeles. Knoll uses the direct write-off method to account for uncollectible receivables.
At January 31, 2016, Knolls
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1. Use the direct write-off method to journalize Knoll s write-off of the uncollectible receivables.
2. What is Knolls balance of Accounts Receivable at February 29, 2016?
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Shawana Valley is an attorney in Los Angleses. Valley uses the direct write-off methodd to account for uncollectible receivables. At April 30, 2018, Valley's accounts receivable totaled $19,000. During May, she earned revenue of $22,000 on account and collected $15,000 on account. She also wrote off uncollectible receivables of $1,100 on May 31, 2018.
Requirement 1. Use the direct write-off method to jounalize Valley's write-off of the uncollectible receivables. (Record debits first, then credits. Select the explanation on the last line of the journal entry table.)
Requirement 2. What is Valley's balance of Accounts Receivable at May 31, 2018?
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Applying the direct write-off method to account for uncollectible
Gate City Cycles had trouble collecting its account receivable from Shawna Brown. On June 19, 2016, Gate City finally wrote off Brown’s $700 account receivable. On December 31, Brown sent a $700 check to Gate City.
At January 31, 2016, Knoll’s accounts receivable totaled $18,000. During February, she earned revenue of $21,000 on account and collected $23,000 on account. She also wrote off uncollectible receivables of $1,050 on February 29, 2016.
Requirements
Use the direct write-off method to journalize Knoll’s write-off of the uncollectible receivables.
What is Knoll’s balance of Accounts Receivable at February 29, 2016?
Chapter 8 Solutions
Horngren's Financial & Managerial Accounting (5th Edition)
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