question 61
Multiple Choice
Comparative financial statements for Cross, Inc.are shown below: Assets Current assets: Cash Accounts receivable Inventory Prepaid expenses Total current assets Property, plant and equipment, net Total assets Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable Other current liabilities Total current liabilities Long-term debt Total liabilities Stockholders’ equity: Common stock Retained earnings Retained earnings Total stockholders’ equity Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity Net sales Cost of goods sold Gross margin Operating expense Operating income Interest expense Earnings before tax Income taxes Net income December 312018$89,103142,00096,70821,203349,014822,576$1.171.590$85,44338,112123,555302,430425,985600,000145,60514,700745,605$1,171,590 Year Ended December 312018$17,005,85212,250,2574,755,5953,585,6571,169,93828,5001,141,438342,431$799,0072017$68,203135,00085,6945,118294,015718,144$1012,159$62,39433,50795,901290,324386,225600,00025,9348,000625,934$1,012,1592017$13,809,5859,825,6143,983,9713,400,258583,71327,300556,413166,924$389,489 What is the most likely explanation for the change in Cross' accounts receivable turnover from 2017 to 2018?
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