At the end of 2021, Skysong Co. has accounts receivable of $665,400 and an allowance for doubtful accounts of $23,480. On January 24, 2022, it is learned that the company's receivable from Madonna Inc. is not collectible and therefore management authorizes a write-off of $4,415. (a) Prepare the journal entry to record the write-off. (Credit account titles are automatically indented when amount is entered. Do not i manually.) Account Titles and Explanation Debit Credit (b) What is the cash realizable value of the accounts receivable before the write-off and after the write-off? Before Write-Off After Write-Off Cash realizable value 2$ $

At the end of 2021, Skysong Co. has accounts receivable of $665,400 and an allowance for doubtful accounts of $23,480. On January 24, 2022, it is learned that the company's receivable from Madonna Inc. is not collectible and therefore management authorizes a write-off of $4,415. (a) Prepare the journal entry to record the write-off. (Credit account titles are automatically indented when amount is entered. Do not i manually.) Account Titles and Explanation Debit Credit (b) What is the cash realizable value of the accounts receivable before the write-off and after the write-off? Before Write-Off After Write-Off Cash realizable value 2$ $

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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