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CP 9-6 Accounts receivable turnover

The accounts receivable turnover ratio will vary across companies, depending on the nature of the company’s operations. For example, an accounts receivable turnover of 6 for an Internet Service Provider is unacceptable but might be excellent for a manufacturer of specialty milling equipment. A list of well-known companies follows.

1. Categorize each of the preceding companies as to whether its turnover ratio is likely to be above or below 15.

2. Based on (1), identify a characteristic of companies with accounts receivable turnover ratios above 15.