The Following Information Was Taken from the Unadjusted Trial Balance

question 31

Multiple Choice

The following information was taken from the unadjusted trial balance and aging schedule of Diane Company on December 31, 2017. All sales are on account.
Accounts and related balances at December 31, 2017 before adjustment:
$\begin{array}{lrr}& \text { Debit } & \text { Credit } \\\text { Accounts receivable } & \$ 46,000 & \\\text { Allowance for doubtful accounts } & & \$680\\\text { Sales (all on account) } & & 500,000 \\\text { Sales returns } & 3.000 &\end{array}$

Aging Schedule of Accounts Receivable:
$$\begin{array} { | l | c | c | } \hline \text { Age } & \text { Amount } & \% \text { Uncollectible } \\\hline \text { 0-30 days } & \$ 14,000 & 5 \% \\\text { 30-60 days } & 20,000 & 8 \% \\\text { Over 60 days } & 12,000 & 12 \%\end{array}$$
If Diane uses the aging schedule of accounts receivable to determine bad debts, what is the net realizable value of accounts receivable on the 2017 financial statements?

• A)$46,000
• B)$42,260
• C)$42,320
• D)$30,400

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