TechCom Had Net Sales of $315,000 and Average Accounts Receivable

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Essay

TechCom had net sales of $315,000 and average accounts receivable of $75,600.Its competitor,ZCom,had net sales of $299,000 and average accounts receivable of $81,350.Calculate the accounts receivable turnover for both companies.Which company is doing a better job of managing its accounts receivable?

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Definitions:

Normal Costing System

An accounting system that assigns costs to products based on the normal levels of materials, labor, and overhead.

Inventory Accounts

Accounts used to track the cost of goods a company has in stock during an accounting period, including raw materials, work in progress, and finished goods.

Actual Overhead Costs

The real costs that a company incurs for its indirect materials, indirect labor, and other overhead expenses.

Direct Labour Cost

The wages and benefits paid to workers who are directly involved in the manufacturing process.