If he hasn't filed yet..only by COD
Debit bad debtsCredit accounts receivable
When a customer's account is deemed uncollectible, it should be written off from accounts receivable. This involves removing the amount owed from the balance sheet and recognizing it as a loss in the income statement. This process helps ensure that the financial statements accurately reflect the company's collectible assets. Additionally, it may trigger a review of credit policies and collection practices to prevent future occurrences.
net Accounts Receivable will be overstated.
Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts
The journal entry for a bad debt account typically involves debiting the Bad Debt Expense and crediting the Accounts Receivable to remove the uncollectible amount. This entry reflects the adjustment for the amount deemed uncollectible from a customer.
In the same period in which the sale on account occurs.
When a customer pays their account, the account receivable department needs to put the amount of the payment into the computer. A receipt should also be sent to the customer.
Debit cash / bank 1200Credit accounts receivable 1200If it is a collection from customer's account, thenDEBIT: Cash 1200CREDIT: Accounts Receivable 1200Collection from customer's account
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
after a sale to an Account Receivable is miscreants is sent to the customer?
after a sale to an Account Receivable is miscreants is sent to the customer?
After a sale to an A/R Customer is made