During the first year of operation, 2012, Steve's Garage recognized $256,000 of service revenue on account. At the end of 2012, the accounts receivable balance was $62,300. Even though this is his first year in business, the owner believes he will collect all but about 5 percent of the ending balance.

Required

a. What amount of cash was collected by Steve's during 2012?

b. Assuming the use of an allowance system to account for uncollectible accounts, what amount should Steve record as uncollectible accounts expense in 2012?

c. What is the net realizable value of receivables at the end of 2012?

d. Show the effect of the above transactions c on the financial statements by recording the appropriate amounts in a horizontal statements model like the one shown here. When you record amounts in the Cash Flow column, indicate whether the item is an operating activity (OA), investing activity (IA), or financing activity (FA). The letters NA indicate that an element is not affected by theevent.

Assets Liab. + Equity Rev. - Exp Net Inc. Cash Flow Cash Accts. Rec. Allow.