Match each of the activities listed below with a purpose of the activity listed below.

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The following is a list of activities that companies perform in relation to their receivables.

Match each of the activities listed below with a purpose of the activity listed below.

1.
 
Selling receivables to a factor.
  select a purpose                                                           Determine to whom to extend creditEvaluate the liquidity of receivablesMonitor collectionsAccelerate cash receipts from receivable when necessaryEstablish a payment period
2.
 
Reviewing company ratings in The Dun and Bradstreet Reference Book of American Business.
  select a purpose                                                           Establish a payment periodEvaluate the liquidity of receivablesMonitor collectionsDetermine to whom to extend creditAccelerate cash receipts from receivable when necessary
3.
 
Collecting information on competitors’ payment period policies.
  select a purpose                                                           Establish a payment periodDetermine to whom to extend creditEvaluate the liquidity of receivablesAccelerate cash receipts from receivable when necessaryMonitor collections
4.
 
Preparing monthly accounts receivable aging schedule and investigating problem accounts.
  select a purpose                                                           Accelerate cash receipts from receivable when necessaryMonitor collectionsDetermine to whom to extend creditEvaluate the liquidity of receivablesEstablish a payment period
5.
 
Calculating the accounts receivable turnover and average collection period.
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