A Lockbox System Will Cost

question 90

Multiple Choice

A lockbox system will cost $.42 per check and reduce the average collection time by 1.4 days for a company that receives 164 checks per day with an average value of $219 per check. The daily interest rate on Treasury bills is .011 percent. What is the anticipated daily cost of the lockbox system?

• A) $96.43
• B) $9.25
• C) $23.23
• D) $68.88
• E) $57.81

Analyze the financial impact of bad debt accounting choices on the financial statements.

Comprehend the importance of the expense recognition principle in accounting for bad debts.

Understand how to use aged receivables to estimate the allowance for doubtful accounts.

Learn how to calculate and interpret accounts receivable turnover ratios.

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