Question

Prepare journal entries for each transaction listed. (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No Journal Entry Required" in the first account field.)
At the end of June, bad debt expense is estimated to be $12,800.
In July, customer balances are written off in the amount of $6,400.

1) Record the estimated bad debt expense of $12,800.2) Record the customer balances written off in the amount of $6,400.

Answer 1

Answer:

The journal entries are shown below:

Explanation:

According to the scenario, the journal entries for the given data are as follows:

(1). Jun.30   Bad Debt expense A/c Dr $12,800

                   To Allowance for Doubtful A/c $12,800

                    (Being the bad debt expense is recorded)

(2). July       Allowance for Doubtful A/c Dr $6,400

                   To Accounts Receivable A/c $6,400

                    (Being the customer balance written off is recorded)