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Chapter 7, Problem 9E

a.

To determine

Concept Introduction: Direct write-off method uses bad debts to account for write-off. Under this, the expense is recognized only when a specific account is determined to be uncollectable. Whereas the allowance method of accounting for bad debts estimates loss from uncollectible because when sales occur, sellers do not know which customer will not pay their bills.

The journal entry to record the given transactions under the write-off method.

b.

To determine

Concept Introduction: Direct write-off method uses bad debts to account for write-off. Under this, the expense is recognized only when a specific account is determined to be uncollectable. Whereas the allowance method of accounting for bad debts estimates loss from uncollectible because when sales occur, sellers do not know which customer will not pay their bills.

The journal entry to record the given transactions under the allowance method.

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