When using the allowance method for accounting for bad debts, accounts receivable is reported on the balance sheet at the expect

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When using the allowance method for accounting for bad debts, accounts receivable is reported on the balance sheet at the expect

ed net realizable value. When a particular receivable from a customer ultimately is determined to be uncollectible and is written off, the recording of this event will

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Minchanka [31] · Answer 1 · 2022-02-26T07:36:20+03:00

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Have no effect on net realizable value

Explanation:

Net realizable value is the value of accounts receivable less any allowance for bad debts. This amount is reported in the balance sheet. Under allowance method, if a particular receivable is uncollectible, then the amount is reduced from both accounts receivable and allowance for bad debts. As such, there is no effect on the net realizable value as both the accounts are reduced by the amount that is uncollectible.