FIN. ACCT.-TOOLS FOR BUS.DEC.MAKING-CODE
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Chapter 8, Problem 10Q
To determine
Accounts receivable:
Accounts receivable refers to the amounts to be received within a short period from customers upon the sale of goods and services on account. In other words, accounts receivable are amounts, customers owe to the business. Accounts receivable is an asset of a business.
Sale of receivables to a factor:
Receivables can be liquidated by selling the receivables to a factor such as financial institutions or bankers by losing some percentage of receivables as fees (Service charge expense) before its maturity period. Factors will collect cash on receivables directly from the respective customers at its maturity.
To determine: The reason behind the sale of receivables.
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Companies sometimes convert receivables to cash before they are due by selling them or using them as security for a loan. The reasons that a company may
convert receivables before their due date include: (Check all that apply.)
to quickly increase profit.
the company needs cash.
the company does not want to deal with collecting receivables.
to satisfy customer's needs.
How can the company reduce the level of uncollectible accounts and increase the likelihood that accounts receivable will be paid on time?
Which of the following is/are a sign that a company can quickly turn its receivables into cash (may have more than one answer)?
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a)A high average collection period.
b)A low average collection period.
c)A low receivables turnover ratio.
d)A high receivables turnover ratio.
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