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E7-8 (Recording Bad Debts) At the end of 2010 Sorter Company has accounts receiv

ID: 2451560 • Letter: E

Question

E7-8 (Recording Bad Debts) At the end of 2010 Sorter Company has accounts receivable of $900,000

and an allowance for doubtful accounts of $40,000. On January 16, 2011, Sorter Company determined that

its receivable from Ordonez Company of $8,000 will not be collected, and management authorized its

write-off.

Instructions

(a) Prepare the journal entry for Sorter Company to write off the Ordonez receivable.

(b) What is the net realizable value of Sorter Company’s accounts receivable before the write-off of

the Ordonez receivable?

(c) What is the net realizable value of Sorter Company’s accounts receivable after the write-off of the

Ordonez receivable?

Explanation / Answer

E7-8 (Recording Bad Debts) At the end of 2010 Sorter Company has accounts receiv