The trial balance of Sporting House, Inc., shows a $100,000 outstanding balance in Accounts Receivable at the
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The trial balance of Sporting House, Inc., shows a $100,000 outstanding balance in Accounts Receivable at the end of 2002. During 2003, 75% of the total credit sales of $4,000,000 was collected, and no receivables were written off as uncollectible. The company estimated that 1.5% of the credit sales would be uncollectible. During 2004, the account of Larry Johnson, who owed $1,200, was judged to be uncollectible and was written off. At the end of 2004, the amount previously written off was collected in full from Mr. Johnson. Prepare the necessary journal entries for recording all the preceding transactions relating to uncollectibles on the books of Sporting House, Inc.
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Financial Accounting
ISBN: 9780324066708
8th Edition
Authors: W. Steven Albrecht, James D. Stice, Earl Kay Stice, K. Fred Skousen, Albrecht S.E.