CJ Enterprises Estimates That It Takes, on Average, Three Days

question 60

Multiple Choice

CJ Enterprises estimates that it takes, on average, three days for their customers' payments to reach them, one day for the payments to be processed and deposited by their bookkeeping department, and two more days for the check to clear once they're deposited. What is their collection float?

• A) 6 days
• B) 5 days
• C) 4 days
• D) 3 days

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Definitions:

Bank

A financial institution licensed to receive deposits and make loans, in addition to offering various other financial services.

Electronic Funds Transfer

A digital transaction method where money is transferred from one account to another without the physical exchange of cash.

Drawer

A compartment for holding or storing items, or in financial terms, the person who writes a bill of exchange or check.

Payee

The party to whom payment of a promissory note is to be made.