Answer:
$60,500
Explanation:
With regards to the above, the write off does not affect the realizable value of accounts receivables. Also, the total asset or net income is not affected by the write off or specific account. Instead, both assets and net income are affected in the period when bad debt expense is predicted and then recorded with an adjusting entry.
Accounts receivables
$550,000
Less:
Allowance for doubtful account
($550,00 × 2.5%)
($13,750)
Estimated realizable accounts receivables
$536,250
If the amount of bad debt decreases or increases as given below, then the income is also increased or decreased by the amount given.
Bad debts = $13,750
Uncollectible previously written off = $8,800
Difference
$4,950
Net income
$60,500
Less:
Difference
($4,950)
Reported income
$55,550