Master Accounts Receivable Management for Corporate Finance Success

Question 1

What is a primary purpose of implementing a lockbox system?

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To expedite the processing of customer payments and accelerate cash flow

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To reduce the risk of mail fraud and safeguard sensitive financial information

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To enhance customer satisfaction and improve relationships

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To increase the company's overall cash flow

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a customary credit policy term?

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Annual percentage rate (APR)

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Credit limit

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Cash discount

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Due date

Question 3

Which collection strategy entails offering incentives to customers for early payment?

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Discounting

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Legal action

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Dunning letters

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Factoring

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of an aging schedule?

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To track the age distribution of outstanding accounts receivable

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To calculate the expected cash inflow from accounts receivable

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To identify customers with overdue invoices

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To determine the appropriate credit limit for customers

Question 5

What is the primary goal of a credit manager?

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To strike a balance between risk and return

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To maximize sales volume

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To minimize bad debt expense

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To comply with regulatory requirements

Question 6

When establishing a credit policy, which factor should NOT be considered?

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Anticipated product demand

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Customer's credit history

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Industry payment norms

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Company's need for cash flow

Question 7

How does an extended accounts receivable collection period typically affect a company's working capital?

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Decreases working capital

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Increases working capital

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Has no impact on working capital

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Depends on the company's unique operating cycle

Question 8

Which of the following is a potential downside of utilizing factoring as an accounts receivable management tool?

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Relinquished control over the collection process

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Increased cost of financing

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Improved cash flow

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Reduced risk of bad debts

Question 9

What is the primary focus of accounts receivable management?

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Optimizing working capital

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Maximizing sales revenue

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Minimizing losses due to bad debts

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Enhancing customer satisfaction

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a common challenge associated with accounts receivable management?

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Excess inventory levels

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Ineffective credit screening

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Delayed customer payments

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Inaccurate invoicing

Question 11

A potential downside of adopting a lenient credit policy might include:

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Increased bad debt expense

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Increased sales revenue

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Improved customer satisfaction

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Reduced inventory costs

Question 12

The process of detecting and resolving discrepancies or disputes in invoices is known as:

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Invoice reconciliation

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Inventory reconciliation

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Cash reconciliation

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Bank reconciliation

Question 13

The ratio that measures a company's ability to meet its short-term financial obligations is known as the:

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Current Ratio

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Quick Ratio

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Debt-to-Equity Ratio

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Return on Equity

Question 14

Which sequence accurately reflects the customer order processing cycle, highlighting the impact on accounts receivable?

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Receive order, process order, ship order, bill customer, record payment

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Bill customer, process order, ship order, receive order, record payment

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Process order, receive order, ship order, bill customer, record payment

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Receive order, bill customer, ship order, process order, record payment

Question 15

Which of the following factors is irrelevant in establishing a credit policy?

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Company's sales volume

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Customer's financial stability

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Industry best practices

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Availability of trade credit insurance

Question 16

What is the primary goal of an effective collection strategy?

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Maximize cash inflows

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Minimize collection expenses

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Improve customer satisfaction

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Reduce inventory levels

Question 17

What is the impact of a high accounts receivable turnover ratio?

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Improved cash flow

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Increased inventory levels

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Reduced working capital

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Higher financing costs

Question 18

Which of the following is a potential consequence of poor accounts receivable management?

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Reduced profitability

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Increased customer loyalty

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Improved cash flow

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Lower credit ratings

Question 19

Which collection strategy is most appropriate for customers facing financial hardship?

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Cooperative collection efforts

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Aggressive collection tactics

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Legal proceedings

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Writing off the debt

Question 20

What is the relationship between the accounts receivable turnover ratio and the average collection period?

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Inversely proportional

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Directly proportional

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Unrelated

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Linearly proportional

Question 21

Which of the following is not an advantage of using factoring as a collection strategy?

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Enhanced customer relationships

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Improved cash flow

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Reduced credit risk

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Elimination of collection costs

Question 22

What is the primary objective of Accounts Receivable Management?

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Optimize the timely collection of payments from customers while minimizing risk

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Maximize sales revenues

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Enhance customer satisfaction

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Reduce administrative costs

Question 23

How does a high accounts receivable turnover ratio impact working capital?

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It increases working capital by reducing the need for short-term financing.

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It decreases working capital by tying up funds in accounts receivable.

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It has no impact on working capital.

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It depends on the company's industry.

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of effective Accounts Receivable Management?

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Enhanced inventory management

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Improved cash flow

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Increased sales revenue

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Reduced risk of bad debts

Question 25

Which of the following is a key performance indicator used to measure the efficiency of Accounts Receivable Management?

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Days Sales Outstanding

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Credit Risk Ratio

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Collection Percentage

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Return on Assets

Question 26

How does extending credit terms to customers affect the company's accounts receivable?

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May increase or decrease the accounts receivable balance depending on payment terms and customer behavior

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Increases the accounts receivable balance

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Decreases the accounts receivable balance

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Has no impact on the accounts receivable balance

Question 27

Which accounts receivable risk management strategy provides incentives to encourage prompt payments?

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Early payment discounts

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Factoring

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Credit analysis

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Collection agencies

Question 28

Which practice is unethical in accounts receivable management?

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Using pressure tactics or threats to collect payments

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Maintaining open communication with customers

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Following established industry guidelines

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Protecting sensitive customer information

Question 29

Which credit policy term specifies the period within which a customer can take advantage of a discount for early payment?

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Discount period

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Credit period

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Net period

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Grace period

Question 30

Which collection strategy involves contacting customers who are slightly overdue on their payments and encouraging them to pay promptly?

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Early-stage collection

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Preventive collection

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Aggressive collection

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Legal collection

Question 31

Which metric measures the average length of time it takes for a company to collect its accounts receivable, expressed in days?

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Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)

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Current ratio

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Inventory turnover

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Accounts receivable turnover

Question 32

Which type of discount is offered to customers who make their payments before the due date?

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Cash discount

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Trade discount

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Quantity discount

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Seasonal discount

Question 33

Which sequence accurately depicts the process flow for handling customer orders and its impact on accounts receivable?

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Order received -> Credit check -> Order fulfillment -> Invoice sent -> Payment received

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Invoice sent -> Credit check -> Order received -> Payment received -> Order fulfillment

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Payment received -> Order fulfillment -> Credit check -> Invoice sent -> Order received

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Credit check -> Order fulfillment -> Order received -> Invoice sent -> Payment received

Question 34

Which of the following collection strategies involves providing financial incentives for prompt payment?

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Discounts

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Legal action

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Collection agencies

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Negotiated settlements

Question 35

The aging of accounts receivable refers to:

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The time elapsed since invoices were issued

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The likelihood of collecting outstanding receivables

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The total interest accrued on overdue receivables

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The customer's previous payment patterns

Question 36

Which of the following is a potential negative consequence of ineffective Accounts Receivable Management?

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Reduced working capital

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Increased profitability

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Enhanced liquidity

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Improved creditworthiness

Question 37

The Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) metric indicates:

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The average time it takes to collect receivables

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The total amount of unpaid receivables

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The percentage of invoices that are in default

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The customer's credit history

Question 38

The Allowance for Doubtful Accounts represents:

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The estimated amount of uncollectible receivables

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The amount of receivables that have been written off

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The total amount of outstanding receivables

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The amount of cash available to collect receivables

Question 39

The ideal accounts receivable turnover ratio is:

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Dependent on industry and company size

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As high as possible

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As low as possible

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Irrelevant to financial performance

Question 40

Which of the following is the central goal of credit management?

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To optimize sales volume while minimizing the risk of uncollectible accounts.

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To maintain a positive cash balance.

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To maximize the number of accounts receivable.

Question 41

The primary determinant of a company's collection policy is:

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The company's tolerance for credit risk.

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Government regulations.

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Bank lending rates.

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Industry norms.

Question 42

An effective collection system should prioritize:

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Proactive communication with customers.

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Aggressive debt collection tactics.

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Minimal follow-up efforts.

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Punitive measures against delinquent customers.

Question 43

An aging schedule is primarily used to:

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Categorize accounts receivable based on their overdue status.

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Determine a customer's creditworthiness.

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Calculate the average collection period.

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Forecast future cash flows.

Question 44

The accounting treatment for writing off an uncollectible receivable involves:

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Decreasing both assets and expenses.

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Decreasing assets only.

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Increasing expenses only.

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Increasing both assets and expenses.

Question 45

When determining the appropriate level of bad debt expense, the most significant factor to consider is:

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The company's historical experience with bad debts.

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Projected cash flows.

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Management's risk tolerance.

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Current economic conditions.

Question 46

The primary reason for implementing a lockbox system is to:

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Accelerate the receipt and processing of customer payments.

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Improve customer relationships.

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Reduce administrative costs.

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Increase sales.

Question 47

The key component of a credit policy that establishes the maximum amount of credit that can be extended to a customer is:

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Establishing credit limits

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Setting payment terms

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Measuring accounts receivable turnover

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Determining collection strategies

Question 48

The primary objective of an effective collection strategy is to:

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Minimize bad debt losses

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Maximize sales revenue

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Improve customer satisfaction

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Increase inventory turnover

Question 49

One of the key benefits of offering early payment discounts is:

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Accelerating cash inflows

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Improving customer relationships

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Reducing bad debt expenses

Question 50

The formula for calculating accounts receivable turnover, which measures the efficiency of a company's credit and collection policies, is:

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Net credit sales / Average accounts receivable

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Average accounts receivable / Net credit sales

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Net income / Accounts receivable

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Current assets / Accounts receivable

Question 51

An aging schedule is a report that helps classify accounts receivable based on:

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Their due date

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Forecasted future cash flows

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Potential bad debts

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Customer payment patterns

Question 52

Extending the credit period, which is the time allowed for customers to pay their invoices, has what effect on the accounts receivable turnover?

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Decreases

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Becomes volatile

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Remains unchanged

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Increases