Foundations of Financial Management
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ISBN: 9781259277160
Author: Stanley B. Block, Geoffrey A. Hirt, Bartley Danielsen
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 3, Problem 18P
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To calculate: The average collection period of the firm.
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Average collection period:
It refers to the average number of days between the time period of credit sales and that of receiving payment from invoiced customers. It ensures that the company has sufficient cash in hand to meet its financial requirements.
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