Question

Q 8.17: The financial statements of the Larson Company report net sales of $1,000,000 and accounts receivable of $80,000 and $60,000 at the beginning of the year and end of year, respectively. What is the average collection period for accounts receivable in days

Answer 1

25.55 days

Step-by-step explanation:

first we must calculate the accounts receivable turnover ratio = net sales / average accounts receivable

net sales = $1,000,000

average accounts receivable ($80,000 + $60,000) / 2 = $70,000

accounts receivable turnover ratio = $1,000,000 / $70,000 = 14.286

average collection period = 365 days / accounts receivable turnover ratio = 365 / 14.286 = 25.55 days