Jordan Co Uses the Allowance Method of Accounting for Uncollectible Accounts

question 6

Essay

Jordan Co. uses the allowance method of accounting for uncollectible accounts. Jordan Co. accepted a $5,000, 12%, 90-day note dated May 16, from Beckam Co. in exchange for its past-due account receivable. Make the necessary general journal entries for Jordan Co. on May 16 and the August 14 maturity date, assuming that the:
a. Note is held until maturity and collected in full at that time.
b. Note is dishonored; the amount of the note and its interest are written off as uncollectible.

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Definitions:

Par Value

The nominal or face value of a stock or bond, set at the time of issue, and often used as an accounting value rather than a measure of market value.

Shares Outstanding

The total number of shares of stock that are currently owned by investors, including restricted shares owned by the company’s officers and insiders.

Contra Stockholders' Equity

Accounts on a company's balance sheet that have a negative balance, reducing the overall equity of stockholders.

Retained Earnings

The portion of net profits not paid out as dividends but retained by the company to be reinvested in its core business or to pay debt.