The average collection period for a firm measures the number of days
A. Beyond the end of the credit period before a typical customer payment is received.
B. Before a typical account becomes delinquent.
C. After a typical credit sale is made until the firm receives the payment.
D. For a typical check to "clear" through the banking system.
Answer:C
C is corrent. The collection period is the average time it takes from sale to collection.
A is incorrect. This is the average delinquency period.
B is incorrect. This is not the average collection period.
D is incorrect. This is the float.