The DSO and the Aging Schedule Are Two Common Methods

question 54

Multiple Choice

The DSO and the aging schedule are two common methods for monitoring receivables.When are they misleading?

• A)when customers' payments patterns are changing
• B)when sales fluctuate seasonally
• C)when some customers take the discount and others do not
• D)when sales are relatively constant, both seasonally and cyclically

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