Chapter 6, Problem 6.10.6MBA

To determine

Concept Introduction:

Accounts receivable turnover ratio:

This is an efficiency ratio that indicates the conversion of accounts receivable into cash. This ratio is calculated by dividing the Net credit Sales by the Average accounts receivable. The formula to calculate this ratio is as follows:

  $Accountsreceivableturnoverratio= \frac{NetcreditSales}{Averageaccountsreceivable}$

Inventory Turnover Ratio:

Inventory Turnover Ratio measures the efficiency of the company in converting its inventory into sales. It is calculated by dividing the Cost of goods sold by Average inventory. The formula of the Inventory Turnover Ratio is as follows:

  $InventoryTurnoverRatio=\frac{Costofgoodssold}{Averageinventory}$

Note: Average inventory is calculated with the help of following formula:

  $Averageinventory=\frac{(Beginninginventory+Endinginventory)}{2}$

To Comment:

On the receivable and inventory management by both the companies