At the end of 2022, Sorter plc has accounts receivable of £900,000 and an allowance for doubtful accounts of £40,000. On January 16, 2023, Sorter determined that its receivable from Ordonez Orchards of £8,000 will not be collected, and management authorized its write-off. 

Instructions

a. Prepare the journal entry for Sorter plc to write off the Ordonez receivable.

b. What is the cash realizable value of Sorter plc’s accounts receivable before the write off of the Ordonez receivable?

c. What is the cash realizable value of Sorter plc’s accounts receivable after the write-off of the Ordonez receivable?