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  • 1.  Part-2: Account Receivable turnover ratio

    Posted 09-22-2023 04:26 PM

    Dear All

    Could you please help in confirming the formula for Account receivable turnover ratio. Does it use average gross receivables or Net receivables.

    Below is a question for your reference. Please help with the answer-

    Thank you



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    Neha Aggarwal
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  • 2.  RE: Part-2: Account Receivable turnover ratio

    Posted 09-24-2023 02:50 PM

    ARTO should use net receivables, not gross. Think if it this way, when we reserve for doubtful accounts, we reduce gross sales as well (Cr. Allowance for doubtful accouns, Dr. Sales). Therefore, ARTO is net sales/avg net receivables.



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    Arvind Mohan
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    San Carlos CA
    United States
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