Question

When a company uses the allowance method of accounting for uncollectible receivables, which entry would not be found in the general journal? A. Bad Debt Expense 500Allowance for Doubtful Accounts 500B. Bad Debt Expense 500Accounts Receivable – Bob Smith 500C. Cash 300Allowance for Doubtful Accounts 200Accounts Receivable – Bob Smith 500D. Cash 500Accounts Receivable – Bob Smith 500

Answer 1

Answer:

Option B) Bad Debt Expense 500Accounts Receivable – Bob Smith 500

Explanation:

These entry doesn't exist because first you recognize the bad debt against the  Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, and then when the company wrote off the account, it's the moment the entry it's Allowance for Doubtful Accounts against the Account Receivable.