United Products Began the Year with an Accounts Receivable Balance

question 35

Essay

United Products began the year with an Accounts Receivable balance of $250,000,and had a year-end balance of $280,000.Credit sales of $800,000 generated a gross profit of $150,000.Calculate the receivables turnover ratio for the year.

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Definitions:

Wages

The fixed regular payments, typically paid on a daily or weekly basis, made by an employer to an employee, especially to manual or unskilled workers.

Employer Prejudice

Biases or preconceived notions held by employers that affect their decisions regarding hiring, promotion, and other employment practices.

Nonpreferred Workers

Individuals in the labor market who may be discriminated against or considered less desirable for employment due to various factors like age, race, gender, or disability.

Wage Rate

The amount of money paid to an employee per unit of time, such as an hour or a month.