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Chapter 16, Problem 6SEB
DIRECT WRITE-OFF METHOD Brent Mussellman, owner of Brent’s Barbells, uses the direct write-off method in accounting for uncollectible accounts. Record the following transactions in general journal form:
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This information relates to Monty Co.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
(a)
(b)
On April 5, purchased merchandise from Martinez Company for $45,000, on account, terms 4/10, net/30, FOB shipping
point.
On April 6, paid freight costs of $1,150 on merchandise purchased from Martinez Company.
On April 7, purchased equipment on account for $32,800.
On April 8, returned $3,900 of the April 5 merchandise to Martinez Company.
On April 15, paid the amount due to Martinez Company in full.
Assume that Monty Co. paid the balance due to Martinez Company on May 4 instead of April 15. Prepare the journal entry to
record this payment. (Credit account titles are automatically indented when amount is entered. Do not indent manually. If no entry is
required, select "No Entry" for the account titles and enter O for the amounts.)
Date
Account Titles and Explanation
Debit
Credit
The debits and credits from two transactions are presented in the following customer account:
NAME
Mobility Products Inc.
ADDRESS
46 W. Main St.
Date
Item
Post. Ref.
Debit
Credit
Balance
Aug. 1
Balance
✔
540
Aug. 10
Invoice No. 59
CR24
103
437
Aug. 17
Invoice No. 64
R35
129
566
Select the choice that describes each transaction and the source of each posting.
Date
Action
Invoice No.
Posted From
Journal page
Aug. 10
fill in the blank 2
fill in the blank 4
Aug. 17
fill in the blank 6
fill in the blank 8
Entries to Write Off Accounts Receivable
Capstone Solutions Company, a computer consulting firm, has decided to write off the $45,800 balance of an account owed by a customer, Philadelphia Inc.
a. Journalize the entry to record the write-off, assuming that the direct write-off method is used. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.
b. Journalize the entry to record the write-off, assuming that the allowance method is used. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.
Chapter 16 Solutions
College Accounting, Chapters 1-27
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