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Chapter 7: Question 24 (page 363)

Distinguish among the following: (1) a general checking account, (2) an imprest bank account, and (3) a lockbox account.

Short Answer

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A general checking account is the normal bank account maintained by each business entity. An Imprest bank account is maintained for a special purpose only. A lockbox account is maintained to get remittances from the customers.

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01

Definition of Bank Account

A bank account can be defined as an account maintained with a financial institution or banking institution that allows deposits and withdrawal. It also performs some agency functions on behalf of its customer.

02

General Checking Account

The principal bank account is maintained by the business entity used to complete most financial transactions. Business entity issues and deposits checks in this account only.

03

Imprest Bank Account

The bank account that can disburse checks for a special purpose is an imprest bank account. Business entities deposit money in such bank accounts, which is sufficient for covering the allocation of a specific group.

04

A Lockbox Account

A local post box in which customers of different companies mail remittances to the companies is known as a lockbox account. The local bank is allowed to empty the lockbox daily and credit the company's account.

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Debit \(

Credit \)

Accounts receivables

\(53,000

Allowance for doubtful accounts

4,000

Net sales

\)1,200,000

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Amounts estimated to be uncollectible

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1,750,000

Allowance for doubtful accounts (per books)

125,000

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8,000

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\(950,000

Customer accounts written off as uncollectible during 2017

24,000

Bad debt expense for 2017

84,000

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