Question

Solstice Company, which uses the direct write-off method, determines on October 1 that it cannot collect $70,000 of its accounts receivable from its customer, P. Moore. On October 30, P. Moore unexpectedly pays his account in full to Solstice Company. Record Solstice’s entries for recovery of this bad debt.

Answer 1

Oct 1

Dr Accounts receivable 70,000

Cr Bed debts expense 70,000

(Accounts receivable is an asset and when it increases, they are debited. When expenses increase, they are credited.)

Oct 30

Dr Cash 70,000

Cr Accounts receivable 70,000

(Cash is an asset and when it increases, it is debited. Accounts receivable is an asset and when it decreases, they are credited)