Which of the Following Statements Is Most Correct

question 111

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is most correct?

• A) If a firm's volume of credit sales declines then its DSO will also decline.
• B) If a firm changes its credit terms from 1/20, net 40 days, to 2/10, net 60 days, the impact on sales can't be determined because the increase in the discount is offset by the longer net terms, which tends to reduce sales.
• C) The DSO of a firm with seasonal sales can vary. While the sales per day figure is usually based on the total annual sales, the accounts receivable balance will be high or low depending on the season.
• D) An aging schedule is used to determine what portion of customers pay cash and what portion buy on credit.
• E) Aging schedules can be constructed from the summary data provided in the firm's financial statements.

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Definitions:

Per Stirpes

is a legal term used in wills and estate planning that describes how assets are divided among heirs, according to branches of the family.

Intestacy Laws

The body of law that governs the distribution of a deceased person's estate when they die without a valid will.

Estate

The collective assets and liabilities of a person, especially considered in the context of their will or the administration of their property after death.

Codicil

A written supplement or modification to a will. A codicil must be executed with the same formalities as a will.