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Chapter 7: Question: E7-8 (page 366)

(Recording Bad Debts) At the end of 2017, Aramis Company has accounts receivable of \(800,000 and an allowance for doubtful accounts of \)40,000. On January 16, 2018, Aramis Company determined that its receivable from Ramirez Company of $6,000 will not be collected, and management authorized its write-off.

Instructions

(a) Prepare the journal entry for Aramis Company to write off the Ramirez receivable.

(b) What is the net realizable value of Aramis Company鈥檚 accounts receivable before the write-off of the Ramirez receivable?

(c) What is the net realizable value of Aramis Company鈥檚 accounts receivable after the write-off of the Ramirez receivable?

Short Answer

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Net realizable value after write-off is equal to$760,000.

Step by step solution

01

Definition of Net Realizable Value

Net Realizable value refers to a business entity鈥檚 value from selling an asset after adjusting all selling expenses.

02

Journal entry to write off

Date

Accounts and Explanation

Debit $

Credit $

Allowance for doubtful accounts

$6,000

Accounts receivables

$6,000

03

Net realizable value before write off

Particular

Amount $

Accounts receivables

$800,000

Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts

(40,000)

Net realizable value

$740,000

04

Net realizable value after write off

Particular

Amount $

Accounts receivables$8,000-$6,000

$794,000

Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts$40,000-$6,000

(34,000)

Net realizable value

$760,000

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Instructions

(a) What are the deficiencies of the direct write-off method?

(b) Briefly describe the allowance method to estimate bad debts and the theoretical justification for its use?

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Instructions

For each individual situation, determine the amount that should be reported as cash. If the item(s) is not reported as cash, explain the rationale.

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4. Checking account balance at bank \(37,000; money market balance at mutual fund (has checking privileges) \)48,000; NSF check received from customer \(800.

5. Checking account balance \)700,000; cash restricted for future plant expansion \(500,000; short-term Treasury bills \)180,000; cash advance received from customer \(900 (not included in checking account balance); cash advance of \)7,000 to company executive, payable on demand; refundable deposit of $26,000 paid to federal government to guarantee performance on construction contract.

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