A-LevelAccountingAnalysis and Interpretation of Financial Statements (Ratios)May/June 2013Paper 1 Q211 Mark

A company had a trade receivables collection period of 80 days in 2011 and 100 days in 2012. Total revenue was the same for both years. Which statement explains the change?

Q: What topic does this question test?

This question tests Analysis and Interpretation of Financial Statements (Ratios) in A-Level Accounting (syllabus code 9706). It is worth 1 mark.

ACustomers took advantage of cash discounts.

BProfit margins have improved.

CSeveral major customers suffered cash flow problems.

DThe company entered into a debt factoring arrangement.

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is C: Several major customers suffered cash flow problems.

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Topic

This multiple-choice question tests Analysis and Interpretation of Financial Statements (Ratios) in A-Level Accounting (syllabus code 9706). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Accounting May/June 2013 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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