Date Account Titles and Explanation Debit Credit Mar. 1 Allowance for Doubtful Accounts 620 May 1 Allowance for Doubtful Accounts 620 (To reinstate account previously written off) May 1 Cash 620 Allowance for Doubtful Accounts 620 (To record receivables) 620 620
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