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3 August, 12:41

At the end of 2016, Nash's Trading Post, LLC has accounts receivable of $635,600 and an allowance for doubtful accounts of $23,140. 1. On January 24, 2017, it is learned that the company's receivable from Madonna Inc. is not collectible and therefore management authorizes a write-off of $4,210. 2. On March 4, 2017, Nash's Trading Post, LLC receives payment of $4,210 in full from Madonna Inc.

Required:

1. Prepare the journal entry to record the write-off.

2. What is the cash realizable value of the accounts receivable before the write-off and after the write-off?

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  1. 3 August, 14:42
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    a. The journal entry is shown below:

    Allowance for doubtful accounts A/c Dr $4,210

    To Accounts receivable $4,210

    (Being the write-off amount is recorded)

    b. The computations are shown below:

    Cash realizable value of the accounts receivable before the write-off would be

    = Account receivable balance - Allowance for doubtful accounts

    = $635,600 - $23,140

    = $612,460

    Cash realizable value of the accounts receivable after the write-off would be

    = Account receivable balance - Allowance for doubtful accounts

    = $635,600 - $23,140

    = $612,460

    The $4,210 has added in both the items but it does not affect the overall balance. So, the balance would remain unchanged
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