Answer:
The beginning balance in accounts receivable was: $47,500
Explanation:
Sales reported on the income statement were $385,500, Accounts receivable increased of $385,500 during the period.
Sales, adjusted to a cash basis using the direct method on the statement of cash flows, were $359,000. The company collected $359,000 from the sales. Accounts receivable decreased of $359,000 during the period.
The beginning balance in accounts receivable = The ending balance of accounts receivable + Accounts receivable decreased during the period - Accounts receivable increased during the period = $74,000 + $359,000 - $385,500 = $47,500
