Question : Which of the following statements are correct with respect of the debt collection period?
Option 1: Increase in average collection period indicates the excessive blockage of funds with trade receivables which increases the chances of bad debts.
Option 2: A higher average collection period is thus, an indication of the inefficiency and negligency on the part of management.
Option 3: if there is decrease in average collection period, it indicates prompt payment by trade receivables which reduces the chances of bad debts.
Option 4: All of the above
Correct Answer: All of the above
Solution : Answer = All of the above.
An increase in the average collection period signals a potential risk of bad debts due to funds being tied up longer. A higher collection period reflects management inefficiency. Conversely, a decrease suggests prompt payment, reducing bad debt risks and indicating effective receivables management. Hence, the correct option is 4.
Question : What does a low Working Capital Turnover Ratio indicate?
Option 1: Indication of inefficiency of working capital management.
Option 2: Indication of efficiency of working capital management
Option 3: Proper mutilation of resources
Option 4: None of the above
Question : If the inventory turnover ratio is divided into 365, it becomes a measure of -
Option 1: Average Age of Inventory
Option 2: Sales efficiency
Option 3: Sales Turnover
Option 4: Average Collection Period
Question : The inventory turnover ratio can be used to determine?
Option 1: Sales effectiveness
Option 2: Average Age of Inventory
Option 4: Average Collection Period by dividing it into 365.
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