a.
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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.
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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