$ 56,200
$ 75,400
Allowance for doubtful accounts
2,248
2,256
Sales revenue
606,960
867,100
**Required**
What is the accounts receivable turnover for each of the companies?
What is the average days to collect the receivables?
Assuming both companies use the percent of receivables allowance method, what is the estimated percentage of uncollectible accounts for each company?

To solve this problem, we will go through each question in order.

### 1. **Accounts Receivable Turnover (ART)**
The Accounts Receivable Turnover (ART) ratio shows how efficiently a company collects its receivables. It is calculated by dividing the sales revenue by the average accounts receivable. 

The formula is:

\[
\text{ART} = \frac{\text{Sales Revenue}}{\text{Average Accounts Receivable}}
\]

#### Given Data:
1. Company 1:
   - Sales Revenue = 606,960
   - Beginning Accounts Receivable = 56,200
   - Ending Accounts Receivable = 75,400

2. Company 2:
   - Sales Revenue = 867,100
   - Beginning Accounts Receivable = 56,200
   - Ending Accounts Receivable = 75,400

#### Step-by-Step Solution:
1. Calculate the **average accounts receivable** for each company:

   \[
   \text{Average Accounts Receivable} = \frac{\text{Beginning Accounts Receivable} + \text{Ending Accounts Receivable}}{2}
   \]

2. Substitute values and calculate ART for each company.

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### 2. **Average Days to Collect Receivables**
The Average Days to Collect Receivables indicates the average number of days it takes to collect receivables. This is calculated by dividing 365 days by the ART.

\[
\text{Average Days to Collect Receivables} = \frac{365}{\text{ART}}
\]

Substitute the ART values from Step 1 to find the answer for each company.

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### 3. **Estimated Percentage of Uncollectible Accounts**
If both companies use the percent of receivables allowance method, we can calculate the estimated percentage of uncollectible accounts using the following formula:

\[
\text{Estimated Percentage of Uncollectible Accounts} = \frac{\text{Allowance for Doubtful Accounts}}{\text{Ending Accounts Receivable}} \times 100
\]

#### Given Data for Allowance for Doubtful Accounts:
- Company 1: 2,248
- Company 2: 2,256

Substitute values to find the percentage for each company.

Would you like me to go through the calculations step by step, or would you prefer the final answers? 

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### Questions to Explore
1. How does the Accounts Receivable Turnover impact a company’s liquidity?
2. What are the implications of a higher or lower Average Days to Collect Receivables?
3. How might the allowance for doubtful accounts be adjusted over time?
4. What strategies can improve a company’s receivables turnover rate?
5. How would a sudden increase in doubtful accounts affect financial ratios?

### Tip
Understanding these ratios can reveal the efficiency of a company’s credit policies and collection processes.

What is the accounts receivable turnover for each of the companies? What is the average days to collect the receivables? Assuming both companies use the percent of receivables allowance method, what is the estimated percentage of uncollectible accounts for each company?

Calculate the accounts receivable turnover and average days to collect receivables for two companies, including the estimated percentage of uncollectible accounts using the allowance method. This example demonstrates the use of financial ratios for analyzing receivables management, suitable for finance students and professionals.

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