Question

Accounts Receivable has a debit balance of $ 3 comma 000​, and the Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts has a credit balance of $ 500. A $ 100 account receivable is written off. What is the amount of net receivables​ (net realizable​ value) after the​ write-off?

Answer 1

$ 2,500

Step-by-step explanation:

After the​ write-off, the amount of net receivables​ ( Net realizable​ value = Accounts Receivable - Allowance ) is $ 2,500

The net value does not change, as the journal entry to record the write-off is as follows:

Dr Accounts Receivable 100

Cr Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts 100

Remember that under the Allowance Method, the loss was previously recorded in the period when allowance was estimated ( $ 500 )