An increase in the firm’s receivable turnover ratio means that:

  1. The firm is collecting credit more quickly than earlier
  2. Cash sales have decreased
  3. The firm has initiated more liberal credit terms
  4. Inventories have increased

Item

2001

2002

Sales

$200,000

$180,000

Cost of good sold

$100,000

$80,000

Net income

$40,000

$36,000

Accounts receivable (Dec. 31)

$16,000

$8,000

Inventory (Dec. 31)

$20,000

$40,000