Problem - At the end of 2009, Tatum Co. has accounts receivable of $719,755 and an allowance for doubtful accounts of $30,601. On January 24, 2010, it is learned that the company's receivable from Novinger Inc. is not collectible and therefore management authorizes a write-off of $2,837.
(a) Prepare the journal entry to record the write-off?
(b) What is the cash realizable value of the accounts receivable before the write-off?
(c) What is the cash realizable value of the accounts receivable after the write-off?