Collection period for receivables [10-15 min]
Contemporary Media Sign Company sells on account. Recently, Contemporary reported the following figures:
| 2012 | 2011 |
Net sales…………………… | $ 572,000 | $ 600,000 |
Receivables at end of year . . . | 38,700 | 46,100 |
Requirements
1. Compute Contemporary’s average collection period on receivables during 2012.
2. Suppose Contemporary’s normal credit terms for a sale on account are “2/10, net 30.” How well does Contemporary’s collection period compare to the company’s credit terms? Is this good or bad for Contemporary?
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