Jensen Companys general ledger included the following selected accounts (in thousands) at December 31, 2024: Additional information:
Question:
Jensen Company’s general ledger included the following selected accounts (in thousands) at December 31, 2024:
Additional information:
1. On December 31, 2023, Accounts Receivable was $611.1 thousand and the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts was $36.6 thousand.
2. The receivables turnover was 8.3 the previous year.
Instructions
a. Prepare the assets section of the balance sheet.
b. Calculate the receivables turnover and collection period. Compare these results with the previous year’s results and comment on any trends.
Taking It Further
What other information should Jensen consider when analyzing its receivables turnover and collection period?
Step by Step Answer:
Accounting Principles Volume 1
ISBN: 9781119786818
9th Canadian Edition
Authors: Jerry J. Weygandt, Donald E. Kieso, Paul D. Kimmel, Barbara Trenholm, Valerie Warren, Lori Novak