Before Adjusting Entries, Dormont Corp's Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful

question 91

Essay

Before adjusting entries, Dormont Corp's accounts receivable and allowance for doubtful accounts are $800,000 and $7,000 (credit balance), respectively. Using an aging schedule of accounts receivable, it is determined that $44,000 of the accounts receivable would probably be uncollectible. Calculate the net realizable value of Dormont's receivables at year end.

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