The Days' Sales in Receivables Ratio Gives an Indication of the Length

question 22

True/False

The days' sales in receivables ratio gives an indication of the length of time that the receivables have been outstanding at the end of the year.This indication can be misleading if sales are seasonal and/or the company uses a natural business year.

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