Gomez Corp. uses the allowance method to account for uncollectibles. On January 31, it wrote off an $800 account of a customer, C. Green. On March 9, it receives a $300 payment from Green. 1. Prepare the journal entry for January 31. 2. Prepare the journal entries for March 9; assume no additional money is expected from Green.

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Explanation:

The journal entries are shown below:

On January 31

Allowance for doubtful accounts A/c Dr $800

         To Account receivable A/c $800

(Being the written off amount is recorded)

On January 31

Account receivable A/c Dr $300

           To Allowance for doubtful accounts A/c $300

(Being the reverse entry is made)

On March 9

Cash A/c Dr $300

      To Accounts receivable A/c $300

(Being the amount is collected)