Principles of Financial Accounting.
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Chapter 9, Problem 5E
a)
To determine
Prepare entries to write-off those accounts.
b)
To determine
Prepare the entries to reinstate the account and record the cash received.
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The company determined that $6,800 in customer accounts is uncollectible;
specifically, $900 for Oakley Co. and $5,900 for Brookes Co. Prepare the
journal entry to write off those accounts.
Note: Enter debits before credits.
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General Journal
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Note: Enter debits before credits.
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Debit
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