Refer to the fi nancial statements of Apple Inc. in Appendix A.

Instructions

(a) Calculate the accounts receivable turnover and average collection period for 2014.

(Assume all sales were credit sales.)

(b) Did Apple have any potentially signifi cant credit risks in 2014?

(c) What conclusions can you draw from the information in parts

(a) and (b)?

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