Evaluating ratio data Algonquin Carpets reported the following amounts in its 2013 financial statements. The 2012 figures are given for comparison.

   

2,013

 

2012

Current assets:

 

     

Cash

 

4,000

 

$10,000

Short term investments

 

20,000

 

9,000

Accounts receivable

$63,000

 

76,000

 

Less: Allowance for un collectibles

6,000

57,000

5,000

71,000

Inventory

 

195,000

 

191,000

Prepaid insurance

 

$4,000

 

4,000

Total current assets

 

280,000

 

$285,000

Total current liabilities

 

104,000

 

$106,000

Net sales (all on account)

 

732,000

 

735,000

Requirements

1. Calculate Algonquin’s acid test ratio for 2013. Determine whether Algonquin’s acid test ratio improved or deteriorated from 2012 to 2013. How does Algonquin’s acid test ratio compare with the industry average of 0.80?

2. Calculate the days’ sales in receivables for 2013. How do the results compare with Algonquin’s credit terms of net 30?

3. Calculate Algonquin’s accounts receivable turnover ratio. How does Algonquin’s ratio compare to the industry average accounts receivable turnover of 10?