The Average Collection Period Measures

question 15

Multiple Choice

The average collection period measures:

• A)the average time necessary to collect a credit sale.
• B)how long the companies money is invested in their customers.
• C)the days sales outstanding.
• D)the days in receivables.
• E)All of the above.

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