The Miller Company recognized $129,000 of service revenue earned on account during Year 2. There was no beginning balance in the accounts receivable and allowance accounts. During Year 2, Miller collected $85,000 of cash from accounts receivable. 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: Multiple Choice $47,870. $44,000. $40,130.

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The Miller Company recognized $129,000 of service revenue earned on account during Year 2. There was no beginning balance in the accounts
receivable and allowance accounts. During Year 2, Miller collected $85,000 of cash from accounts receivable. 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:
Multiple Choice
$47,870.
$44.000,
$40,130.
$41,450.
Transcribed Image Text:The Miller Company recognized $129,000 of service revenue earned on account during Year 2. There was no beginning balance in the accounts receivable and allowance accounts. During Year 2, Miller collected $85,000 of cash from accounts receivable. 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: Multiple Choice $47,870. $44.000, $40,130. $41,450.
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NRV stands for Net realizable value is defined as the value of the asset which could be realized upon the asset sale subtract the reasonable estimate of the costs linked with the disposal or sale of the asset.

 

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