The following account balances were extracted from the accounting records of Thomas Corporation at the end of the year: Accounts Receivable Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts (Credit) UncollectibleAccount Expense What is the net realizable value of the accounts receivable?

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The following account balances were extracted from the accounting records of Thomas Corporation at the end of the year: Accounts Receivable $1,105,000. Allowance for uncollectible accounts (credit) $37,000. Uncollectible-Account Expense $64,000 .  What is the net realizable value of the accounts receivable?

A. $1,142,000

B. $1,169,000

C. $1,105, 000

D. $1,068,000

Explain

Thomas Corporation

D. $1,068,000

Explanation:

1. Data and Calculations:

Accounts Receivable $1,105,000

less Allowance for uncollectible accounts (credit) $37,000

Net realizable value = $1,068,000

2. Thomas Corporation's Accounts Receivable balance is a debit balance and the Allowance for uncollectible accounts is a credit balance.  Since the Allowance for uncollectible accounts is a contra account to the Accounts Receivable, when the two are netted, the balance is the net realizable value of the Accounts Receivable.

3. Thomas cannot include the Uncollectible-Account Expense of $64,000

in the computation of the net realizable value since it has been charged and closed to the income summary and as a temporary account, it cannot be treated as other permanent accounts.