Answer:
1. Calculate the receivables turnover ratio and the average collection period for WalCo, TarMart and CostGet.
- WalCo = 70.63
- TarMart = 10.41
- CostGet = 106.80
2.Which company appears most efficient in collecting cash from sales?
- CostGet because its average collection period is shortest
Explanation:
Beginning Accounts Ending Accounts Net Sales
Receivable Receivable
WalCo $1,795 $2,742 $320,427
TarMart $6,066 $6,594 $65,878
CostGet $609 $645 $66,963
accounts receivable turnover ratio = net sales / average accounts receivable
WalCo = $320,427 / [($1,795 + $2,742)/2] = 70.63
TarMart = $65,878 / [($6,066 + $6,594)/2] = 10.41
CostGet = $66,963 / [($609 + $645)/2] = 106.80
average collection period = 365 / accounts receivable turnover ratio
WalCo = 365 / 70.63 = 5.17 days
TarMart = 365 / 10.41 = 35.06 days
CostGet = 365 / 106.80 = 3.42 days
