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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 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.
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.
p. Based on your analysis in o, to what extent does the company need to be concerned about its inventory management policies? In
assessing the inventory management policies, would you be more interested in knowing current ratio or acid-test ratio information?
Explain.
How do I find the turnover and number of days' sales in receivables?
The following annual account balances are from Armour Sports at December 31. a. What is the change in the number of days’ sales uncollected between Year 1 and Year 2? (Round the number of days to one decimal.) b. From the analysis in part a, is the company’s collection of receivables improving?
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