An Acceleration in the Collection of Receivables Will Tend to Cause

question 38

Multiple Choice

An acceleration in the collection of receivables will tend to cause the accounts receivable turnover to

• A) decrease
• B) remain the same
• C) either increase or decrease
• D) increase

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Definitions:

Financial Statements

Reports that summarize the financial performance and condition of a business, including the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.

Working Capital

The difference between a company's current assets and its current liabilities, indicating the liquidity available to run its operations.

Current Ratio

A measure of a business's capacity to cover its short-term liabilities, found by the ratio of current assets to current liabilities.

Acid-Test Ratio

A strict metric used to assess if a business possesses sufficient current assets to meet its short-term obligations without the need to liquidate inventory.