Greig Company Uses the Allowance Method for Estimating Uncollectible Accounts

question 61

Essay

Greig Company uses the allowance method for estimating uncollectible accounts. Prepare journal entries to record the following transactions:
January 5 Sold merchandise to Jane Harder for €1,000, terms n/15.
April 15 Received €200 from Jane Harder on account.
August 21 Wrote off as uncollectible the balance of the Jane Harder account when she declared bankruptcy.
October 5 Unexpectedly received a check for €300 from Jane Harder.

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