Handel Company Uses the Allowance Method for Estimating Uncollectible Accounts

question 64

Essay

Handel Company uses the allowance method for estimating uncollectible accounts. Prepare journal entries to record the following transactions:
January 5 Sold merchandise to Terry Richman for $2,000, terms n/15.
April 15 Received $600 from Terry Richman on account.
August 21 Wrote off as uncollectible the balance of the Terry Richman account when she declared bankruptcy.
October 5 Unexpectedly received a check for $300 from Terry Richman. It is not felt any more will be received from Richman

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