Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)The aging schedule is also sometimes augmented by analysis of the payments pattern,which provides information on the percentage of monthly sales that the firm collects in each month after the sale.
• B)Because accounts receivable days can be calculated from the firm's financial statement,outside investors commonly use this measure to evaluate a firm's credit management policy.
• C)If the aging schedule gets "top-heavy"-that is,if the percentages in the upper half of the schedule begin to increase-the firm will likely need to revisit its credit policy.
• D)Seasonal sales patterns may cause the number calculated for the accounts receivable days to change depending on when the calculation takes place.

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Definitions:

Reports

Written documents that summarize financial data and business activities, used to communicate information to stakeholders.

Internal Reports

Financial and operational reports that are prepared for exclusive use within the company, not for external stakeholders.

Communicated

The process of conveying information, ideas, or feelings from one entity to another, using various mediums and channels.

Managerial Accounting

The field of accounting that focuses on providing information to managers for use in planning, controlling, and making decisions.