Cairo CoUses the Allowance Method of Accounting for Uncollectible Accounts

question 114

Essay

Cairo Co.uses the allowance method of accounting for uncollectible accounts.Cairo Co.accepted a $5,000,12%,90-day note dated May 16,from Alexandria Co.as in exchange for its past-due account receivable.Make the necessary general journal entries for Cairo 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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