Which of the Following Statements MOST Accurately Describes Asset Turnover

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements MOST accurately describes asset turnover?

• A) How efficiently a division uses its average assets to generate sales
• B) How much operating income the division earns on every dollar of sales
• C) How much return a division generates on average assets
• D) How much extra income does a division generate above the minimum acceptable level

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Definitions:

Uncollectible Accounts

Refers to debts owed to a company that it does not expect to be paid due to various reasons such as bankruptcy of the debtor.

Bad Debt Expense

An expense account that represents amounts deemed uncollectible from credit sales and highlights credit losses in financial statements.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts is a contra-asset account that reflects the estimated amount of accounts receivable which may not be collectible.

Credit Sales

Transactions in which goods or services are sold and payment is deferred, allowing customers to purchase products or services on account.