Direct Write-Off Method

Journalize the following transactions, using the direct write-off method of accounting for uncollectible receivables:

Oct. 2: Received $2,450 from William Pruitt and wrote off the remainder owed of $2,330 as uncollectible. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.

Oct. 2

Dec. 20: Reinstated the account of William Pruitt and received $2,330 cash in full payment.

Dec. 20-Reinstate
Dec. 20-Collection

2.) Allowance Method

Journalize the following transactions, using the allowance method of accounting for uncollectible receivables:

Oct. 2. Received $2,450 from Paula Spitler and wrote off the remainder owed of $3,580 as uncollectible. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.

Oct. 2

Dec. 20. Reinstated the account of Paula Spitler and received $3,580 cash in full payment.

Reinstate
Collection

3.) Percent of Sales Method

At the end of the current year, Accounts Receivable has a balance of $815,000; Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a debit balance of $7,500; and sales for the year total $3,670,000. Bad debt expense is estimated at 1/2 of 1% of sales.

a. Determine the amount of the adjusting entry for uncollectible accounts. $

b. Determine the adjusted balances of Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, and Bad Debt Expense.

	Adjusted Balance Debit (Credit)
Accounts Receivable	$
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	$
Bad Debt Expense	$

c. Determine the net realizable value of accounts receivable. $

4.) Analysis of Receivables Method

At the end of the current year, Accounts Receivable has a balance of $620,000; Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a debit balance of $5,500; and sales for the year total $2,790,000. Using the aging method, the balance of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts is estimated as $28,600.

a. Determine the amount of the adjusting entry for uncollectible accounts. $

b. Determine the adjusted balances of Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, and Bad Debt Expense.

Accounts Receivable	$
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	$
Bad Debt Expense	$

c. Determine the net realizable value of accounts receivable. $

5.) Note Receivable

Hasty and Tasty Foodservice received a 120-day, 9% note for $24,000, dated April 9, from a customer on account. Assume 360 days in a year.

a. Determine the due date of the note.

b. Determine the maturity value of the note. $

c. Journalize the entry to record the receipt of the payment of the note at maturity. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.