debit bad debts
credit notes receivable
Under the allowance method, entry would be: Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (DR) Account Receivable (CR)
Accounts Receivable - DR Bad Debts written off - CR
Debit bad debtsCredit accounts receivable
Cash a/c to debtors a/c
You would reverse the journal entry then record the correct entry.
The general ledger journal entry for the uncollectible bad debt would be considered a loss in ledger. Debit the account named Bad Debt Expense for the amount and credit the account Accounts Receivable for the amount.
debit owners equitycredit purchases
debit reserve accountcredit cash / bank
Closing entries should be journalized and posted. They are entered in the general journal, as well as posted in the general ledger.
debit drawingscredit purchases / goods
Debit accounts receivableCredit sales revenue
c. General Ledger