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Haseeb Abddullah
August 15, 2023
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Provision for doubtful debts

  • August 15, 2023
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Hi. I am using quickbooks 2013 desktop. 

I need to create provision for doubt ful debts. When i create one account under A/R with and make journal entry, in journal entry it ask for customer name, because with out customer name you can not save the entry. And when i enter customer name it reduces the amount from receiveables. What is the solution

 

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Rainflurry
Rainflurry
August 15, 2023

@Haseeb Abddullah  

 

This is a limitation of QB.  You will need to create a customer called "Allowance For Doubtful Accounts" or something similar and assign that to the adjusting entries.  Not an elegant solution but every entry to A/R requires a customer name.  

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QueenC
August 15, 2023

Hello there, Haseeb. I understand that you're using QuickBooks Desktop 2013 and you're facing an issue while creating a provision for doubtful debts. Let's work together to resolve it and ensure your accounting tasks go smoothly.

 

First off, I just want to express my appreciation for your effort in creating a new account in your Chart of Accounts for doubtful debts. Allow me to share some clarification about the process. 

 

Creating a Journal Entry in QuickBooks Desktop always requires us to select a customer as we can't save it without one. By creating a provision for doubtful debts, the company acknowledges the possibility of non-payment and reduces the risk of overstating its accounts receivable and income. Since we're creating a Journal Entry affecting Accounts Receivable, it'll normally decrease. This practice helps maintain the accuracy and reliability of the company's financial statements. However, please note that this won't be applied unless it's linked to a Receive payment transaction.

 

Additionally, you can also check out this article for another option for writing off bad debts n QuickBooks Desktop for the money you can't collect from a customer: Write off bad debt in QuickBooks Desktop.

 

Moreover,  similar to the act of reconciling your checkbook, it is important to regularly examine your accounts in QuickBooks. It is necessary to verify that the figures align with the statements from your actual bank and credit card. This procedure is known as reconciliation. If you would like to gain further knowledge on this topic, please feel free to peruse the article: Learn the reconcile workflow in QuickBooks.

 

If you have any more questions or need further assistance in creating provisions for doubtful debts in QuickBooks Desktop, please don't hesitate to reach out. I'm here to help you make the most out of your accounting software. Wishing you success in all your financial endeavors!

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