(3)
b.
2014: 6.1 times ($610,000 ÷ $100,000 average accounts receivable)
2015: 5 times ($750,000 ÷ $150,000 average accounts receivable)
There are three favorable trends. First, the growth in net sales from $610,000 to
$750,000. This represents an increase of 23% ($140,000 increase, divided by
$610,000 in the prior year). Next, the gross profit rate increased from 33% in
2014 to 34% in 2015. Not only is Quick Sell, Inc. selling more, but it is selling its
merchandise at a higher profit margin. Finally, the inventory turnover increased,
indicating that the company has increased its sales without having to
proportionately increase its investment in inventories.
2014: 4 times ($408,000 ÷ $102,000 average inventory)
2015: 4.5 times ($495,000 ÷ $110,000 average inventory)
Accounts receivable turnover: