Which of the following sequences indicates the correct order of steps in the accounting
cycle?
A. T-accounts, journal entries, trial balance, financial statements.
B. T-accounts, journal entries, financial statements, trial balance.
C. Journal entries, T-accounts, trial balance, financial statements.
D. Journal entries, T-accounts, financial statements, trial balance.
Answer:
Geisel, Inc had credit sales for 2014 of $510,000. and sales returns of $10,000. Credit
sales for 2013 were $610,000 and sales returns were $10,000. Accounts receivable on
December 31, 2014 were $148,000. The allowance for doubtful accounts at December
31, 2014 before adjustment had a debit balance of $1,000. Bad debt expense of $6,000
was recorded for 2014.
a. Calculate the accounts receivable turnover ratio and the days to collect for 2013 and
2014 (round each calculation to one decimal place).
The net receivables balance reported on the company’s 12/31/12 financial statements
was $120,000. The net receivables balance reported on the 12/31/13 financial
statements was $130,000.
b. Discuss the implications of the receivables turnover ratio and days to collect as
calculated in part (a). Discuss possible reasons for any changes in the values for these
ratios, and implications for the provision for uncollectible accounts.