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At the end of 2008, Tindal Company has accounts receivable of $1,200,000 and an
allowance for doubtful accounts of $60,000. On February 28, 2009, Tindal Company
determined that the receivable from Fendi Company of $8,000 will not be collected,
and management authorized its write-off.

Prepare the journal entry for Tindal Company to write off the Fendi receivable.

DR CR
Bad debt expense 52,000
Allowance for doubtful accounts 52,000

What is the net realizable value of the Tindal Company's account receivable
before the write off the Fendi receivable?

Accounts receivable $1,200,000
Amount estimated to be uncollectable (60,000)
Net Realizable Value $1,140,000

What is the net realizable value of the Tindal Company's accounts receivable
after the write off of the Fendi receivable?

Accounts receivable $1,200,000
Amount estimated to be uncollectable
Net Realizable Value $-

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Given a company using the allowance method of bad debts, this solution illustrates the journal entry to be recorded and the balance sheet presentation of a bad debt write-off.

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