McKinney & Co. estimates its uncollectible accounts as a percentage of credit sales. McKinney made...
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McKinney & Co. estimates its uncollectible accounts as a percentage of credit sales. McKinney made credit sales of $3,600,000 in 2019. McKinney estimates 3.0% of its sales will be uncollectible.
At the end of the first quarter of 2020, McKinney & Co. reevaluates its receivables. McKinneys management decides that $8,700 due from Mangold Corporation will not be collectible. This amount was previously included in the allowance account.
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Prepare the journal entry to record the write-off for McKinney.
CHART OF ACCOUNTS
McKinney & Co.
General Ledger
ASSETS
111
Cash
121
Accounts Receivable
122
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
141
Inventory
152
Prepaid Insurance
181
Equipment
198
Accumulated Depreciation
LIABILITIES
211
Accounts Payable
231
Salaries Payable
250
Unearned Revenue
261
Income Taxes Payable
EQUITY
311
Common Stock
331
Retained Earnings
REVENUE
411
Sales Revenue
EXPENSES
500
Cost of Goods Sold
511
Insurance Expense
512
Utilities Expense
521
Salaries Expense
532
Bad Debt Expense
540
Interest Expense
541
Depreciation Expense
559
Miscellaneous Expenses
910
Income Tax Expense
X
General Journal
Prepare the journal entry on March 31 to record the write-off for McKinney.
General Journal Instructions
PAGE 1
GENERAL JOURNAL
DATE
ACCOUNT TITLE
POST. REF.
DEBIT
CREDIT
1
2
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