Question 43
Interpretation of AccountsThe accounts of Buba (Nig.) Plc showed the following for the year ended December 31, 1993:
Gross sales ₦219 900
Sales returns and allowances ₦4 900
Net sales ₦215 000
Accounts receivable (net): 1/1/93 ₦20 000; 31/12/93 ₦30 000
The turnover of accounts receivable is
- A.6.14 times per year
- B.8.14 times per year
- C.8.60 times per year
- D.8.64 times per year.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (8.60 times per year)
Explanation
Average receivables = (20 000 + 30 000) ÷ 2 = ₦25 000. Turnover = net sales ÷ average receivables = 215 000 ÷ 25 000 = 8.6 times.