Question

On February 15, Symth Co. determines that it cannot collect $500 owed by its customer, A. Winds. Symth records the loss using the direct write-off method. This entry to record the write-off on February 15 would include a: (Check all that apply.) Multiple select question. credit to Accounts Receivable - A. Winds. credit to Bad Debts Expense. debit to Accounts Receivable - A. Winds. credit to Sales. debit to Bad Debts Expense. debit to Sales.

Answer 1

Answer:

debit to Bad Debts Expense.

credit to Accounts Receivable - A. Winds.

Explanation:

The journal entry to record the write off is given below:

Bad debt expense Dr $500

    To Accounts Receivable - A. Winds $500

(being the written off is recorded)

Here the bad debt expense is debited as it increased the assets and credited the account receivable as it decreased the assets