a) At the end of 2017, Carpenter Co. has accounts receivable of $736,800 and an

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a) At the end of 2017, Carpenter Co. has accounts receivable of $736,800 and an allowance for doubtful accounts of $62,000. On January 24, 2018, the company learns that its receivable from Megan Gray is not collectible, and management authorizes a write-off of $5,500.

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MY QUESTIONS IS...from the above information...

b) What is the cash realizable value of the accounts receivable (1) before the write-off and (2) after the write-off?

(1) ______________     (2) __________________

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Explanation / Answer

b)

(1) before the write-off

account receivable 736800 - allowance for doubtful accounts 62000 = 674800

(2) after the write-off

(736800 - 5500) - (62000 - 5500) = 674800

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