Auditing And Assurance Services
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ISBN: 9780134897431
Author: ARENS, Alvin A.
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 16, Problem 23.2MCQ
Which of the following is least likely to be a reasonable explanation for an increase in
- (1) Early payment incentives for customers
- (2) Tightening of credit policy
- (3) Implementation of more aggressive collection policies
- (4) Allowance of a new grace period for customer payments
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- All of the following are principles of sound credit management of accounts receivable except: establishing a required payment period and communicating it to customers. monitoring collections and preparing regular accounts receivable aging schedules. relaxing credit standards for new customers and offering "one year same as cash" credit terms. more aggressive collection efforts for customers able (but unwilling) to pay. ooooarrow_forwardWhich type of information asymmetry explains why bad credit risks are more likely to seek bank loans? A. Moral hazard B. Adverse selection C. Principal-agent problemarrow_forwardWhich of the following is a valid alternative action for an organization to take to minimize credit losses? Multiple Choice Force collections with expensive penalties for late payments. Review accounts receivables on a regular basis. None of the other alternatives are correct Never sell on credit. Implement a system of formal naming and shaming for customers making late payments.arrow_forward
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