FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
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ISBN: 9781259964947
Author: Libby
Publisher: MCG
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Activity measures:
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.
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Transcribed Image Text:Activity measures: 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.
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