FUNDAMENTAL ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
FUNDAMENTAL ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
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Author: Wild
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Chapter 8, Problem 2AA
To determine

Concept Introduction:

Days Sales uncollected:

This is an efficiency ratio that indicates the period for which credit sales remain as receivable. The ratio is calculated by multiplying Accounts receivable with 365 days and dividing the result by Net Sales. The formula for Days Sales uncollected is as follows:

  Days Sales uncollected = Accounts Receivable * 365Net Sales 

Requirement-1:

To calculate:

The days sales uncollected for Apple and Google for Current and prior years

To determine

Concept Introduction:

Days Sales uncollected:

This is an efficiency ratio that indicates the period for which credit sales remain as receivable. The ratio is calculated by multiplying Accounts receivable with 365 days and dividing the result by Net Sales. The formula for Days Sales uncollected is as follows:

  Days Sales uncollected = Accounts Receivable * 365Net Sales 

Requirement-2:

Which company is more successful in collecting in its receivables

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