Chapter 6
Chapter 6
Current Assets=2.5×400,000=$1,000,000
Quick Assets=2.0×400,000=$800,000
Determine Inventory: Inventory can be found by subtracting quick assets from current assets:
Calculate Cost of Sales (COGS): The inventory turnover ratio formula is:
COGS=3×200,000=$600,000
Number of days’ sales in receivables=(Year-end Gross Receivables/ net sales )×365
2007 Calculation:
Year-end gross receivables for 2007 = $220,385 + $11,180 (allowance) = $231,565.
Number of days’ sales in receivables (2007)=(231,565/1,180,178)×365≈71.61 day
2006 Calculation:
Year-end gross receivables for 2006 = $240,360 + $12,300 (allowance) = $252,660.
Number of days’ sales in receivables (2006)=(252,660/ 2,200,000)×365≈41.92 days
The accounts receivable turnover was approximately 4.87 times in 2007 and 8.98 times in 2006, indicati
that receivables were collected more frequently in 2006 than in 2007, which points to reduced efficienc
in 2007.
= $252,660.
The results indicate that Williams Produce improved its receivables management
between July and December 2007. The days’ sales in receivables decreased
significantly from approximately 43.55 days to 26.87 days, suggesting faster
collection of receivables by year-end. Additionally, the accounts receivable turnover
increased from 8.381 times to 13.583 times, indicating more frequent collection of
receivables in the latter part of the year, which reflects better efficiency in managing
credit.
Days’ Sales in Receivables=(Year-end Gross Receivables/ net sales)×365
Calculations:
1. L. Solomon Company:
Gross receivables: $118,000
Net sales: $1,800,000.
Days’ Sales in Receivables (Solomon)=(118,000/ 1,800,000)×365≈23.92 days
2. L. Konrath Company:
Gross receivables: $64,000 .
Net sales: $1,850,000.
Days’ Sales in Receivables (Konrath)= (64,000/1,850,000)×365≈12.62 days
The days’ sales in receivables metric indicates how long it takes each company to
collect its average receivables. L. Konrath Company, with approximately 12.62 days,
collects receivables significantly faster than L. Solomon Company, which takes about
23.92 days. This difference suggests that L. Konrath Company is more efficient in
managing its receivables, contributing to better cash flow and potentially higher
profit results due to quicker reinvestment capabilities and lower exposure to
uncollected debt. In contrast, L. Solomon Company's longer collection period may
imply slower cash conversion and a potential drag on profitability.
a
Accounts Receivable Turnover per Year=365/ Accounts Receivable Turnover in Days
365/36= 10.138 times
b
Accounts Receivable Turnover per Year=365/ Accounts Receivable Turnover in Days
12= 365/ART
ART= 365/12= 30.416 days
c
Days’ Sales in Receivables =( gross recievable/ net sales )*365
*280000/2158000)*365= 47.358 days
Given that J. Shaffer Company uses LIFO inventory during a period of persistent inflation, the ending inventory val
LIFO assigns the cost of the most recent purchases to COGS, leaving older (often lower-cost) items in ending invent
than if the company had used FIFO or a method that better reflects current costs.
Because the days' sales in inventory calculation is based on the LIFO-based ending inventory, it may not fully repre
ending inventory is undervalued due to inflation. The actual inventory turnover may be quicker than the computed
company is selling inventory at higher replacement costs.
Requirement (c): Would the Days’ Sales in Inventory Computed for J. Shaffer Company Be a
The days' sales in inventory calculation provides some insight but might not be entirely reliable for J. Shaffer Compa
under inflationary conditions. If the ending inventory value is understated, the calculated days' sales in inventory m
it takes to sell the inventory. Therefore, it may be less helpful for management’s decision-making than if it were ca
reflects current inventory costs, like FIFO or average cost.
1. Estimate a FIFO-based days’ sales in inventory by adjusting the ending inventory to reflect more current costs.
2. Use additional metrics, like inventory replacement cost or inventory turnover ratio adjusted for inflation, to ga
Summary of Answers
1. Days' Sales in Inventory: Approximately 62.7 days.
2. Realism: The days' sales in inventory may be overstated due to LIFO, which results in an undervalued ending in
3. Helpfulness: The computed days' sales in inventory may provide limited guidance under LIFO during inflation. A
a company to sell its inventory. This ratio is computed as follows:
tion, the ending inventory value may be understated compared to its replacement cost or market value.
r-cost) items in ending inventory. This may result in a lower ending inventory value on the balance sheet
ventory, it may not fully represent the actual number of days' inventory held if the
be quicker than the computed days’ sales in inventory suggests, especially if the
Inventory Turnover in Days measures the average number of days it takes for a company to sell its inventory. The f
Inventory Turnover measures how many times a company’s inventory is sold and replaced over a period. The form
Calculating this:
So, Inventory Turnover is approximately 4.46 times.
Summary of Answers
2. Average Inventory:
Accounts Receivable Turnover in Days measures the average number of days it takes for the company to collect its
Inventory Turnover in Days measures the average number of days it takes for a company to sell its inventory. The f
Summary of Answers
5=(170,000/3,150,000)×365=0.05397×365≈19.7 days
,250,000)×365=0.1933×365≈70.6 days
nventory, sell it, and collect cash from sales. The formula is:
To estimate how long it will take for Anna Banana Company to realize cash from its ending inventory, we need to ca
metric will indicate the average number of days it takes to sell the inventory, and assuming the company collects ca
of the cash realization period for the inventory.
Given Information
Accounts Receivable (net): $560,000 (provided but not directly relevant to calculating inventory turnover)
Ending Inventory: $680,000
Net Sales: $4,350,000
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS): $3,600,000
The Inventory Turnover Ratio tells us how many times the inventory is sold and replaced during the year. The form
The Inventory Turnover in Days gives the average number of days it takes to sell the ending inventory. The formula
Calculating this:
Final Answer
Anna Banana Company can expect to realize cash from its ending inventory in approximately 69 days.
nding inventory, we need to calculate the Inventory Turnover in Days. This
uming the company collects cash shortly after sales, it will give an estimate
ng inventory turnover)
imately 69 days.
Given Information
Days' Sales in Receivables measures the average number of days it takes to collect accounts receivable. The formu
Requirement (b): Compute the Days’ Sales in Inventory Using the Cost Figure (LIFO)
Days' Sales in Inventory measures the average number of days it takes to sell the inventory. Using the LIFO cost fig
So, Days' Sales in Inventory using the LIFO cost figure is 73 days.
Requirement (c): Compute the Days’ Sales in Inventory Using the Replacement Cost for Inve
To compute Days’ Sales in Inventory using replacement costs, we use the replacement cost values for both ending
Days’ Sales in Inventory (Replacement Cost)=(Replacement Cost of Ending Inventory/Replacement Cost of Cost of G
Requirement (d): Should Replacement Cost of Inventory and Cost of Goods Sold Be Used Wh
Yes, when possible, the replacement cost of inventory and cost of goods sold should be used when computing days
1. More Accurate Reflection of Inventory Turnover: LIFO inventory accounting can lead to an understated invento
inventory remaining in stock. This can distort the days' sales in inventory, making it appear lower than it truly is.
2. Alignment with Current Market Conditions: Replacement cost represents the current cost to replace inventory,
economic value. This approach aligns better with current market conditions, which is helpful for decision-makers an
ccounts receivable. The formula is:
st Figure (LIFO)
65=(570,000/2,850,000)×365
nt cost values for both ending inventory and cost of goods sold:
be used when computing days’ sales in inventory, especially in periods of inflation. Here’s why:
ad to an understated inventory balance on the balance sheet due to older, lower-cost
ppear lower than it truly is.
ent cost to replace inventory, making it a more accurate reflection of the inventory's
helpful for decision-makers and financial analysts.