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How to record recovery of written-off fees

Records the collection of professional fees that were previously written off as uncollectible.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
CashAsset3,200.00-
Bad Debt RecoveryRevenue-3,200.00

💡 Accountant's Note

When a client pays an old debt previously cleared from the books, the payment is recognized as a recovery gain.

Practitioner & Systems Framework

💻 ERP Architecture

Reinstate the invoice in the AR module before applying payment.

⚠️ Audit Flags

Unexpected cash inflows from old accounts.

📄 Required Documentation

Original write-off approval and bank deposit slip.

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