A Breakdown of Teffan, Inc -An Evaluation of the Firm's Collection Efforts Based on the 30

question 89

Multiple Choice

A breakdown of Teffan, Inc.'s outstanding accounts receivable dated June 30, 2003 follows, on the basis of the month in which the credit sale was initially made. The firm extends 30-day credit terms.
$\begin{array}{lr}\text { Month of }&\text { Accounts }\\\text { Credit Sale }&\text { Receivable }\\\hline\text { June, 2003 } & \$ 410,000 \\\text { May, 2003 } & 340,000 \\\text { April, 2003 } & 270,000 \\\text { March, 2003 } & 200,000 \\\text { February, 2003 or before } & 100,000\\\text { Total }&\$1,320,000\end{array}$
-An evaluation of the firm's collection efforts based on the aging schedule would suggest (See Figure14.5)

• A) superior credit management.
• B) poor credit management.
• C) overzealous collection efforts.
• D) satisfactory credit management.

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