Define the Terms FIFO and LIFO

question 39

Essay

Define the terms FIFO and LIFO.

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Definitions:

Accounts Receivable Turnover

A financial metric that measures how efficiently a company collects its receivables or the credit it extends to customers.

Accounts Receivable Turnover

A financial ratio indicating how quickly a company collects cash from credit sales by measuring the number of times accounts receivable are collected during a period.

Average Collection Period

The average number of days it takes for a business to receive payments owed by its customers.

Net Credit Sales

The total value of sales made on credit minus returns and allowances, reflecting the actual credit sales revenue generated.