A Company Reported the Following Data Required:
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question 177

Essay

A company reported the following data:
$\begin{array}{|l|r|r|r|}\hline &\text { Year } 1 & \text { Year } 2 & \text { Year } 3 \\\hline \text { Cost of goods sold } & \$ 347,600 & \$ 379,650 & \$ 443,900 \\\hline \text { Average inventory } & 85,000 & 91,050 & 98,350 \\\hline\end{array}$
Required:
1.Calculate the company's merchandise inventory turnover for each year.
2.Comment on the company's efficiency in managing its inventory.

Understand the impact of credit sales policies and collections on cash flow.

Comprehend the importance of maintaining minimum cash balances and the implications of not meeting these requirements.

Understand the preparation and components of a cash budget.

Identify factors excluding cash payments in budgeting such as depreciation expense.

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