In: Accounting
Based on the following data and using a 365-day year:
12/31/Year 1 accounts receivable | $ 100,000 |
12/31/Year 2 accounts receivable | 70,000 |
For the year ended 12/31/Year 1, net sales | 1,050,000 |
For the year ended 12/31/Year 2, net sales | 1,200,000 |
a. Compute the accounts receivable turnover. Round your answer to two decimal places.
b. Compute the number of days' sales in
receivables for year 2. Round your answer to two decimal
places.
days
c. The industry average turnover is 20 times during the year, and the number of days' sales in receivables averages 25. How does this situation compare to the industry average?
Is it slightly better or slightly worse than the average?