On December 31 of Swift Co's first year, $61,000 of accounts receivable is not yet collected. Swift estimates that $3,100 of its accounts receivable is uncollectible and records the year-end adjusting entry (1) Compute the realizable value of accounts receivable reported on Swift's year-end balance sheet. (2) On January 1 of Swift's second year, it writes off a customer's account for $500. Compute the realizable value of accounts receivable on January 1 after the write-off. Before Write Off After Write Off Realizable value of accounts receivable

On December 31 of Swift Co's first year, $61,000 of accounts receivable is not yet collected. Swift estimates that $3,100 of its accounts receivable is uncollectible and records the year-end adjusting entry (1) Compute the realizable value of accounts receivable reported on Swift's year-end balance sheet. (2) On January 1 of Swift's second year, it writes off a customer's account for $500. Compute the realizable value of accounts receivable on January 1 after the write-off. Before Write Off After Write Off Realizable value of accounts receivable

Survey of Accounting (Accounting I)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305961883

Author:Carl Warren

Publisher:Carl Warren

Chapter3: Basic Accounting Systems: Accrual Basis

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2SEQ: On January 24, 20Y8, Niche Consulting collected $5,700 it had hilled its clients for services...

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On January 24, 20Y8, Niche Consulting collected $5,700 it had hilled its clients for services rendered on December 31, 20Y7. How would you record the January 24 transaction, using the accrual basis? A. Increase Cash, $5,700; decrease Fees Earned, $5,700 B. Increase Accounts Receivable, $5,700; increase Fees Earned, $5,700 C. Increase Cash, $5,700; decrease Accounts Receivable, $5,700 D. Increase Cash, $5,700; increase Fees Earned, $5,700
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