Calculate the net realizable value of accounts receivable at December 31, 2020, and prepare the appropriate balance sheet presentation for Gibbs Co. as of that point in time. (Hint: Use T-accounts to analyze the Accounts

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Problem 6MC: Prior to adjustments, Barrett Companys account balances at December 31, 2019, for Accounts...
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A portion of the current assets section of the December 31, 2019, balance sheet for Gibbs Co. is presented here:
 

           
Accounts receivable $ 23,700      
Less: Allowance for bad debts   (3,500 ) $ 20,200
 


The company’s accounting records revealed the following information for the year ended December 31, 2020:
 

     
Sales (all on account) $ 154,500
Cash collections from customers   147,000
Accounts written off   2,900
Bad debts expense (accrued at 12/31/20)   5,800
 


Required:
Calculate the net realizable value of accounts receivable at December 31, 2020, and prepare the appropriate balance sheet presentation for Gibbs Co. as of that point in time. (Hint: Use T-accounts to analyze the Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Bad Debts accounts.)

At December 31, 2020
Accounts receivable
Less: Allowance for bad debts
Accounts receivable (Net)
Transcribed Image Text:At December 31, 2020 Accounts receivable Less: Allowance for bad debts Accounts receivable (Net)
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