Acid-test ratio and days sales in receivables


Problem:

The comparative financial statements of Lakeland Cosmetic Supply for 2012, 2011, and 2010 include the data shown here:

2012 2011 2011
Balance Sheet - partial
Current Assets:
Cash 90,000 70,000 30,000
Short-term investments 145,000 175,000 125,000
Receivables, Net 290,000 260,000 250,000
Inventories 370,000 335,000 325,000
Prepaid expenses 60,000 15,000 50,000

Total Current Assets 955,000 855,000 780,000
Total Current Liabilities 560,000 600,000 690,000

Income statement-Partial

Sales Revenue (all on
Account) 5,860,000 5,140,000 4,200,000

Requirements

1. Compute these ratios for 2012 and 2011:

a. Acid-test ratio
b. Days' sales in receivables
c. Accounts receivable turnover

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