Requirement 1. Use the direct write-off method to jounalize Valley's write-off of the uncollectible receivables. (Record debits first, then credits. Select the explanation on the last line of the journal entry table.) Requirement 2. What is Valley's balance of Accounts Receivable at May 31, 2018?

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Shawana Valley is an attorney in Los Angleses. Valley uses the direct write-off methodd to account for uncollectible receivables. At April 30, 2018, Valley's accounts receivable totaled $19,000. During May, she earned revenue of $22,000 on account and collected $15,000 on account. She also wrote off uncollectible receivables of $1,100 on May 31, 2018.

Requirement 1. Use the direct write-off method to jounalize Valley's write-off of the uncollectible receivables. (Record debits first, then credits. Select the explanation on the last line of the journal entry table.)

Requirement 2. What is Valley's balance of Accounts Receivable at May 31, 2018?

Start by selecting the labels and then enter the amounts to calculate the balance in Accounts Receivable at May 13, 2018.

                                                 ACOUNTS RECEIVABLE

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