Analyzing Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)and the Aging Schedule Are Two

question 44

Multiple Choice

Analyzing days sales outstanding (DSO) and the aging schedule are two common methods for monitoring receivables.However,they can provide erroneous signals to credit managers when

• A) Customers' payments patterns are changing.
• B) Sales fluctuate seasonally.
• C) Some customers take the discount and others do not.
• D) Sales are relatively constant,either seasonally or cyclically.
• E) None of the above.

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Definitions:

Ending Inventory

The cumulative worth of merchandise ready to be sold at the conclusion of a financial period.

Net Income

The total earnings of a company after all expenses and taxes have been deducted from revenues.

Inventory Turnover

A metric that demonstrates the frequency at which a firm's stock is sold and replenished within a certain timeframe, highlighting the effectiveness of its inventory control.

Cost of Goods Sold

Costs incurred directly from the production process of goods a company offers for sale.