Accounts Receivable Turnover Ratio Quiz

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What does an increase in the accounts receivable turnover ratio indicate?

  • Higher gross credit sales
  • Slower collection of receivables
  • Lower average accounts receivable
  • Faster collection of receivables (correct)

Which component is NOT included in the accounts receivable turnover ratio calculation?

  • Investment receivables (correct)
  • Net annual credit sales
  • Average gross accounts receivable
  • Allowances for returns and allowances

How should net annual credit sales be adjusted for a quarterly period?

  • Add 4%
  • Leave as is
  • Multiply by 4 (correct)
  • Divide by 4

What analysis is crucial for understanding a company's accounts receivable turnover efficiency?

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What effect does a decrease in the accounts receivable turnover ratio typically indicate?

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The formula for accounts receivable turnover ratio consists of which two main components?

<p>Net annual credit sales and average gross accounts receivable (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly describes the average gross accounts receivable in the turnover ratio calculation?

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What is meant by 'net annual credit sales' in the formula for the turnover ratio?

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Flashcards

Accounts Receivable Turnover Ratio

Measures how often a company collects its receivables in a year.

Net Annual Credit Sales

Gross credit sales minus allowances for returns and allowances.

Formula for Turnover Ratio

Accounts Receivable Turnover Ratio = Net Annual Credit Sales / Average Gross Accounts Receivable

Average Gross Accounts Receivable

Average amount of trade receivables during a period.

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Interpretation of Increase

Indicates faster collection of receivables, desirable for a company.

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Interpretation of Decrease

Indicates slower collection of receivables, generally undesirable.

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Industry Comparison

Assessing a company's ratio against industry averages for credit management efficiency.

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Allowance for Credit Losses

The difference between gross and net receivables, accounting for potential bad debts.

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