How to write off bad debts on the debtors reconciliation when there's no entry made for the transaction for R180?

If there is no entry made for the bad debt transaction of R180, you can follow these steps to write off the bad debt on the debtors reconciliation:

1. Identify the specific debtor account that has the bad debt of R180.
2. Create a journal entry to write off the bad debt. The journal entry should debit the bad debt expense account and credit the accounts receivable account for the specific debtor.
3. Make sure to include a detailed description in the journal entry explaining the reason for writing off the bad debt.
4. Update the debtor's reconciliation by adjusting the accounts receivable balance for the specific debtor by R180.
5. Make a note in the reconciliation document explaining the adjustment made for the bad debt write-off.
6. Ensure that all necessary documentation and approvals are in place for the bad debt write-off.

By following these steps, you can properly write off the bad debt on the debtors reconciliation even if there was no initial entry made for the transaction.

If there is no entry made for the transaction for R180, it cannot be written off on the debtors reconciliation.

Steps to Write Off Bad Debts When There's an Entry Made:

1. Identify the bad debt: Review the accounts receivable aging report to determine which debts are past due and unlikely to be collected.
2. Create a journal entry: Debit Bad Debt Expense and credit Accounts Receivable for the amount of the bad debt.
3. Update the debtors reconciliation: Reduce the balance in the customer's account by the amount of the bad debt written off.

In this case, since there is no entry made, you cannot proceed with the above steps. Therefore, you cannot write off the R180 bad debt on the debtors reconciliation.