Question: At the end of 2016, Oriole Company has accounts receivable of $739,500 and an allowance for doubtful accounts of $23,560. On January 24, 2017, it is learned that the company's receivable from Madonna Inc. is not collectible and therefore management authorizes a write-off of $4,031.
(a) Prepare the journal entry to record the write-off. (Credit account titles are automatically indented when amount is entered. Do not indent 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 $ $