Shelton Company Uses the Allowance Method for Estimating Uncollectible Accounts

question 155

Essay

Shelton Company uses the allowance method for estimating uncollectible accounts. Prepare journal entries to record the following transactions:
January 5 Sold merchandise to Luke Ryan for $1700 terms n/15.
April 15 Received $500 from Luke Ryan on account.
August 21 Wrote off as uncollectible the balance of the Luke Ryan account when he declared bankruptcy.
October 5 Unexpectedly received a check for $600 from Luke Ryan. It is not felt any more will be received from Ryan

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