Question

The Miller Company earned $133,000 of revenue on account during Year 2. There was no beginning balance in the accounts receivable and allowance accounts. During Year 2, Miller collected $87,000 of cash from its receivables accounts. The company estimates that it will be unable to collect 3% of its sales on account. The net realizable value of Miller's receivables at the end of Year 2 was:

Answer 1

Answer:

The net realizable value of Miller's receivables at the end of Year 2 was:  $42,010

Explanation:

Open a Trade Receivable Account as follows :

Debits :

Revenue $133,000

Totals      $133,000

Credits:

Cash        $87,000

Balance   $46,000

Totals      $133,000

Note that Allowance for Doubtful debts is estimated at 3% of the Company`s Sales on Account

Allowance for Doubtful debts = $133,000 × 3%

                                                 = $ 3, 990

Net realizable value of Miller's receivables

Trade Receivable Balance                $46,000

Less Allowance for Doubtful Debts    $3,990

Trade Receivables                              $42,010