Question

During the year, Bonita Industries made an entry to write off a $33300 uncollectible account. Before this entry was made, the balance in accounts receivable was $397000 and the balance in the allowance account was $33700. The accounts receivable amount expected to be collected after the write-off entry was

Answer 1

Answer:

Net Accounts Receivable $363300

When the allowance for uncollectibles is maintained the allowance for uncollectibles method is used in which allowance for uncollectibles is deducted from the accounts receivables.

Explanation:

If the method of allowance for uncollectibles is used the amount of allowance for uncollectibles is deducted from the accounts receivables.

Bonita Industries

Accounts Receivable  $397000

Less Allowance For  Uncollectible $33700

Net Accounts Receivable $363300

IF the direct write off method is used the bad debts are directly deducted from the accounts receivable.

Bonita Industries

Accounts Receivable  $397000

Less Uncollectibles $33300

Net Accounts Receivable $363700