MC Enterprises Estimates That It Takes, on Average, Seven Days

question 29

Multiple Choice

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

• A) 12 days
• B) 10 days
• C) 9 days
• D) 7 days

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Definitions:

Net Income

The amount of earnings left after all expenses, including taxes and costs, have been subtracted from total revenue.

Fixed Overhead

Fixed overhead consists of the consistent, ongoing costs not directly tied to production levels within a business, such as rent, insurance, and salaries.

Inventory

Items held by a company for sale in the ordinary course of business or to be used in producing goods and services for sale.

Absorption Costing

A methodology for product costing that comprehensively adds up the costs of direct materials, direct labor, and both fixed and variable manufacturing overheads.