Comparative Financial Statements for Cross, Inc What Is the Most Likely Explanation for the Change in December
Question 137
Question 137
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Comparative financial statements for Cross, Inc.are shown below: Assets Current assets: Cash Accounts receivable Inventory Prepaid expenses Total current assets Property, plant and equipment, net Total assets Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable Other current liabilities Total current liabilities Long-term debt Total liabilities Stockholders’ equity: Common stock Retained earnings Retained earnings Total stockholders’ equity Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity Net sales Cost of goods sold Gross margin Operating expense Operating income Interest expense Earnings before tax Income taxes Net income December 312018$89,103142,00096,70821,203349,014822,576$1.171.590$85,44338,112123,555302,430425,985600,000145,60514,700745,605$1,171,590 Year Ended December 312018$17,005,85212,250,2574,755,5953,585,6571,169,93828,5001,141,438342,431$799,0072017$68,203135,00085,6945,118294,015718,144$1012,159$62,39433,50795,901290,324386,225600,00025,9348,000625,934$1,012,1592017$13,809,5859,825,6143,983,9713,400,258583,71327,300556,413166,924$389,489 What is the most likely explanation for the change in Cross' accounts receivable turnover from 2017 to 2018?
A) The company is collecting amounts due from customers more agressively. B) The company's sales are primarily cash sales which do not result in receivables. C) The company makes primarily credit sales and has very easy credit terms. D) None of these answer choices are possible explanations.
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