Provision for doubtful debts

suppose balance sheet for f.y 15-16 close on Dec 2016 and debtor balance reflect Rs 100000 at the end of Dec 2016. now when we come to the month of jan 2017, we know that rs 75000 may be bankrupt. and in the month of feb 2017, we found that the accual bad debt held is rs 25000 only. so pass the entry in the month of jan 2017 and feb 2017.
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In Jan 2017

Provision for doubtful debts dr 75000

To sundry debtors                              75000

Being Provision made on debtors

 

In Feb 2017

Dr Bad Debts  25000

cr Provision for Doubtful debts   25000

Being Bad debts written off

Dr Sundry debtors 50000

cr provision for doubtful debts    50000

Being Provision no longer required 

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