A Firm's Collection Policy, I

question 127

True/False

A firm's collection policy, i.e., the procedures it follows to collect accounts receivable, plays an important role in keeping its average collection period short, although too strict a collection policy can reduce profits due to lost sales.

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Definitions:

Working Capital

The difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities, indicating short-term financial health and operational efficiency.

After-Tax Discount

A reduction in the price of an item or service that is applied after calculating taxes.

Straight-Line Depreciation

A method of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life uniformly.

After-Tax Discount

The reduction or deduction from the gross amount on which tax has already been calculated and deducted.