Question

Barnes Books allows for possible bad debts. On May 7, Barnes writes off a customer account of $5,300. On September 9, the customer unexpectedly pays the $5,300 balance. Record the cash collection on September 9.

Answer 1

Answer:

The cash collection on September 9 is records by the entry:

Debit Cash $5,300

Credit Accounts Receivable $5,300

Explanation:

Barnes Books allows for possible bad debts. On May 7, the company writes off a customer account. The journal entry:

Debit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $5,300

Credit Accounts Receivable $5,300

On September 9, the customer unexpectedly pays the $5,300 balance. The journal entries:

1. Debit Accounts Receivable $5,300

Credit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $5,300

2. Debit Cash $5,300

Credit Accounts Receivable $5,300