Prepare general journal entries for the following transactions of Norman Company, assuming they use the allowance method to account for uncollectible accounts. Apr 01Sold $3,500 of merchandise to Lance Co., receiving an 8%, 90-day, $3,500 note.  15Wrote off $1,500 owed by Guy Co. from a previous period sale.  30Received a $5,000, 6%, 30-day note receivable from James Co. as settlement for its $5,000 account receivable.May 30The note received from James on April 30 was collected in full.Jun 30Lance Co. was unable to pay the note on the due date.Jul 15Guy Co. paid $1,000 of the amount written off on April 15.

What will be an ideal response?



Apr1Notes Receivable3,500?
??  Sales ?3,500
?????
?15Allowance for Doubtful Accounts1,500?
??  Accounts Receivable-Guy?1,500
?????
?30Notes Receivable5,000?
??  Accounts Receivable-James?5,000
?????
May30Cash5,025?
??  Notes Receivable?5,000
??  Interest Revenue ($5,000 * .06 * 30/360)?25
?????
June30Account Receivable-Lance3,570?
??  Notes Receivable?3,500
??  Interest Revenue ($3,500 * .08 * 90/360)?70
?????
July15Accounts Receivable-Guy1,000?
??  Allowance for Doubtful Accounts?1,000
?15Cash1,000?
??  Accounts Receivable-Guy?1,000

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