A Weakness of the Current Ratio Is

question 108

Multiple Choice

A weakness of the current ratio is

• A) the difficulty of the calculation.
• B) it uses year-end balances of current asset and current liability accounts.
• C) it is rarely used by sophisticated analysts.
• D) it can be expressed as a percentage, as a rate, or as a proportion.

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Definitions:

Bill And Hold Sale

A sales arrangement where the seller bills the customer for purchased goods but holds onto the goods until the customer requests delivery.

Collectibility

The likelihood that a receivable amount will be paid by the debtor, impacting the recognition of revenue.

Audit Procedures

Actions taken by auditors to obtain evidence and evaluate its relevance and reliability in order to form their opinion on financial statements.

Factors With Recourse

A provision in factoring transactions where the seller must cover the costs of any uncollected receivables sold to the factor.