Complete Questions:
The following account balances were extracted from the accounting records of Thomas Corporation at the end of the year: Accounts Receivable $1,105,000. Allowance for uncollectible accounts (credit) $37,000. Uncollectible-Account Expense $64,000 . What is the net realizable value of the accounts receivable?
A. $1,142,000
B. $1,169,000
C. $1,105, 000
D. $1,068,000
Explain
Answer:
Thomas Corporation
D. $1,068,000
Explanation:
1. Data and Calculations:
Accounts Receivable $1,105,000
less Allowance for uncollectible accounts (credit) $37,000
Net realizable value = $1,068,000
2. Thomas Corporation's Accounts Receivable balance is a debit balance and the Allowance for uncollectible accounts is a credit balance. Since the Allowance for uncollectible accounts is a contra account to the Accounts Receivable, when the two are netted, the balance is the net realizable value of the Accounts Receivable.
3. Thomas cannot include the Uncollectible-Account Expense of $64,000
in the computation of the net realizable value since it has been charged and closed to the income summary and as a temporary account, it cannot be treated as other permanent accounts.
