
Answer:
Crane Imports
Journal Entries:
1. Debit Accounts Receivable $3,060,000
Credit Sales Revenue $3,060,000
To record the sales on account.
2. Debit Sales Returns and Allowances $50,000
Credit Accounts Receivable $50,000
To record sales returns and allowances.
3. Debit Cash $2,760,000
Credit Accounts Receivable $2,760,000
To record cash collections from customers.
4. Debit Uncollectible Expenses $42,000
Credit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $42,000
To record uncollectible accounts.
5. Debit Accounts Receivable $15,000
Credit Uncollectible Expenses $15,000
To reinstate a previously written bad debt.
Debit Cash $15,000
Credit Accounts Receivable $15,000
To record the receipt of cash on account.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Accounts receivable $637,000
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts 35,000
Balance = $602,000
b) Journal entries are used to initially record business transactions as they occur on a daily basis. Â They identify the accounts to be debited and credited. Â They form the basis for the postings to the general ledger where accounts are summarized according to their account titles.