If a Firm Sells on Terms of 2/10 Net 30

question 64

True/False

If a firm sells on terms of 2/10 net 30 days, and its DSO is 28 days, then the fact that the 28-day DSO is less than the 30-day credit period tells us that the credit department is functioning efficiently and there are no past-due accounts.

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Definitions:

Non-Controlling Interest

The share of ownership in a subsidiary that cannot be directly or indirectly ascribed to the parent company.

Long Term Investments

Investments not expected to be sold or converted into cash within the next year, including stocks, bonds, and real estate.

Fair Value

The estimated price at which an asset or liability could be traded in a fair transaction between knowledgeable, willing parties under no force of sale.

Identifiable Net Assets Method

A technique used in business combinations that involves valuing a company based on the fair value of its identifiable net assets, excluding goodwill.