FINANCIAL AND MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING
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Chapter 6, Problem 15QS
a.
To determine
Concept Introduction
Average Collection Period: The average collection period refers to the time period taken by the business organization to obtain
The change in the number of days sales uncollected.
b.
To determine
Concept Introduction
Average Collection Period: The average collection period refers to the time period taken by the business organization to obtain accounts receivable payments due from its clients. In order to maintain liquidity, a corporation must promptly receive payment for the goods or services it has provided.
To state: The performance of the company in the collection of receivables.
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m. Calculate the accounts receivable turnover and number of days' sales in accounts receivable (based on a 365-day year) for the most
recent year.
n. Based on your analysis in m, do you believe that the company is doing an effective job at managing accounts receivable? What would you
estimate the industry averages to be for the accounts receivable turnover and number of days' sales in accounts receivable? Explain.
o. Calculate the inventory turnover and number of days' sales in inventory (based on a 365-day year) for the most recent year.
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