debit accounts receivable
Credit provision for bad debts
Debit bad debtsCredit accounts receivable
Debit bad debtsCredit accounts receivable
"Paid in full" means that the debt has been met. It's settled.
You would credit the customer account and debit bad debt.
A bad debt is typically recorded in a journal called the "Bad Debts Expense" journal or directly in the general journal. When a specific account is deemed uncollectible, the entry involves debiting the Bad Debts Expense account and crediting the Accounts Receivable account associated with the bad debt. This reflects the loss in income and reduces the total receivables on the balance sheet.
no journal entry required
In the Journal Proper
Debit debt accountCredit cash / bank
Debit bad debtsCredit accounts receivable
[Debit] Debt Account xxxx [Credit] Asset/Equipment xxxx
Debit bad debtsCredit accounts receivable
"Paid in full" means that the debt has been met. It's settled.
You would credit the customer account and debit bad debt.
A bad debt is typically recorded in a journal called the "Bad Debts Expense" journal or directly in the general journal. When a specific account is deemed uncollectible, the entry involves debiting the Bad Debts Expense account and crediting the Accounts Receivable account associated with the bad debt. This reflects the loss in income and reduces the total receivables on the balance sheet.
debit bad debts accountcredit accounts receivable
Bad debt a/c ........Dr To Debtor a/c
Debit bad debtsCredit accounts receivableRecoveryDebit cash /bankCredit bad debts recovery