Ballard University, a Private Not-For-Profit, Billed Four Students for Tuition

question 19

Essay

Ballard University, a private not-for-profit, billed four students for tuition and fees each in the amount of $ 8,000 each for fall semester. The University estimates 25% of tuition and fees will prove to be uncollectible. The University collected $ 10,000 as follows:

Required: Prepare the journal entries to record the billing and subsequent collection or write-off for the transactions listed above.

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Definitions:

Expense Accounts

These accounts record the consumption of assets or services that occur during the operation of a business, leading to a decrease in owner's equity.

Revenue Accounts

Accounts in the general ledger that track the income generated by a company from its normal business operations.

Gain On Sale

The profit realized when a capital asset is sold for a higher price than its purchase price.

Property And Equipment

Tangible assets owned by a business for use in the production or supply of goods and services or for rental to others.