Question: Harry is a trader selling goods on credit. His financial year ends on 31 December. The balances on his books on 1 January 203 included

Harry is a trader selling goods on credit. His financial year ends on 31 December. The balances on his books on 1 January 20–3 included the following:
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Provision for doubtful debts .....................................   300
Jane, a credit customer .............................................   900 debit

Harry’s transactions for the year ended 31 December 20–3 included the following:

January 4 Received a cheque from Jane in full settlement of her account less a cash discount of 2%
March 5 Sold goods on credit to Jane, list price $200, less trade discount of 20%
May 18 Received $100 cash from Sarah whose account had been written off two years ago
December 30 Jane was declared bankrupt. She left the country and could not be traced. Her account was written off
December 31 Harry decided to increase his provision for doubtful debts by $50

Write up the accounts for Jane, irrecoverable debts, debts recovered and provision for doubtful debts for the year ended 31 December 20–3. Balance or total the accounts or make an appropriate year-end transfer as necessary.

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