Asked by Abigail Aleman on Jul 21, 2024

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Mullis Company sold merchandise on account to a customer for $625,terms n/30.The journal entry to record the collection on account would be:

A) Debit Cash of $625 and credit Sales $625.
B) Debit Cash of $625 and credit Accounts Receivable $625.
C) Debit Accounts Receivable $625 and credit Sales $625.
D) Debit Accounts Receivable $625 and credit Cash $625.
E) Debit Sales $625 and credit Accounts Receivable $625.

Merchandise on Account

Items purchased on credit, where payment is made at a later date, often recorded as accounts payable.

Collection on Account

This term refers to the payment received by a business from its customers against the outstanding invoices or credits.

Journal Entry

A record in the accounting ledger that represents a single transaction and its effects on various accounts, detailing debits and credits.

  • Understand the principles of accounts receivable and the allowance method.
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Colin HowellJul 22, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The correct journal entry to record the collection of an account receivable is to debit Cash (increasing assets) for the amount received and credit Accounts Receivable (decreasing assets) for the same amount, reflecting the payment of the debt by the customer.