Outfitters Supply Co. completed the following transactions during the year.
20-Jan Sold Inventory to Henry G., $600, on account. Ignore COGS.
1-Jun Loaned $10,000 cash to Kayaks Inc., receiving a 6 month, 11% note.
30-Jun Wrote off the Henry G. account as uncollectible after repeated efforts to collect from him.
15-Aug Received $200 from Henry G., along with a letter stating his intention to pay within 30 days. Reinstated his account in full
7-Sep Received the balance from Henry G.
1-Dec Collected the maturity value on the Kayaks Inc. note.
19-Dec Received a $3000, 60 day, 12% note on account from Tommy R.
31-Dec Wrote off the following accounts as uncollectible: Jones $700, Smith $300, Kettle $600
31-Dec Based on an aging of accounts receivable, estimated uncollectible accounts is $2900
31-Dec Made an adjusting entry to accrue the interest on the Tommy R. note
Requirements:
1) Journalize the transactions, omitting explanations.
The December 31 balance of Accounts Receivable is $139,000 and the balance in the Allowance account is Credit $1,800.
2) Post the beginning balance to the allowance for uncollectible accounts T to determine the adjusting entry needed for bad debt expense.