In: Accounting
Dunder Mifflin had the following balances in selected accounts at the end of 2015 and 2016.
2015 |
2016 |
|
Cash |
$58,000 |
$45,000 |
Short-term investments |
46,000 |
39,000 |
Accounts receivable |
54,000 |
61,000 |
Allowance for uncollectible accounts |
3,500 |
5,000 |
Inventory |
78,000 |
98,000 |
Accounts payable |
91,000 |
102,000 |
Wages payable |
17,000 |
25,000 |
Income tax payable |
4,500 |
6,500 |
Note payable (due 2022) |
100,000 |
100,000 |
Sales |
415,000 |
525,000 |
Cost of goods sold |
225,000 |
304,000 |
The accounts receivable at the end of 2014 were $50,000 and the allowance for uncollectible accounts was $2,500.
Required:
Calculate the acid test ratio for 2015 and 2016 for Dunder Mifflin.
Calculate the days sales in receivables for 2015 and 2016 for Dunder Mifflin.
Determine whether the acid-test ratio improved or deteriorated from 2015 to 2016.
Determine whether the collection period increased or decreased from 2015 to 2016.