What Should a Company Do to Improve Its Accounts Receivable

question 85

Multiple Choice

What should a company do to improve its accounts receivable turnover rate?

• A) Lower its selling prices.
• B) Increase its sales force.
• C) Give customers credit terms of 2/10, n/30 rather than 1/10, n/30.
• D) Reduce the number of employees working in the credit department.

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Definitions:

Employer's Payroll Taxes

Taxes that an employer must pay based on the wages and salaries of its employees, which can include Social Security taxes, Medicare taxes, and unemployment taxes.

Medicare Tax Rate

The percentage of an individual's earnings that is deducted to fund the Medicare program, as specified by federal law.

Social Security Tax

A tax that funds the Social Security program, collected from both employers and employees to provide retirement, disability, and survivor benefits.

Hourly Wage Rate

The sum of money received for every hour worked.