Step 1: Record the write-off of recievables

Step 2: Record the reinstatement of an account previously written off

Step 3: Record the collection of an account previously written off

Step 4: Record bad debt expense for the year

Colorado Rocky Cookie Company offers credit terms to its customers. At the end of 2018, accounts receivable totaled $635,000. The allowance method is used to account for uncollectible accounts. The allowance for uncollectible accounts had a credit balance of $34,000 at the beginning of 2018 and $22,000 in receivables were written off during the year as uncollectible. Also, $1,400 in cash was received in December from a customer whose account previously had been written off. The company estimates bad debts by applying a percentage of 15% to accounts receivable at the end of the year. Required: 1. Prepare journal entries to record the write-off of receivables, the collection of $1,400 for previously written off receivables, and the year-end adjusting entry for bad debt expense 2. How would accounts receivable be shown in the 2018 year-end balance sheet? Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Required 1 Required 2 Prepare journal entries to record the write-off of receivables, the collection of 1,400 for previously written off receivables, and the year-end adjusting entry for bad debt expense. (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field.) View transaction list