Question

The financial statements of Flathead Lake Manufacturing Company are shown below.


Income Statement 2017
Sales $ 9,300,000
Cost of Goods Sold 5,750,000
Depreciation Expense 550,000
Gross Profit $ 3,000,000
Selling and Administrative Expenses 2,200,000
EBIT $ 800,000
Interest Expense 200,000
Income before Tax $ 600,000
Taxes 375,000
Net Income $ 225,000

Flathead Lake Manufacturing Comparative Balance Sheets
2017 2016
Cash $ 50,000 $ 40,000
Accounts Receivable 570,000 600,000
Inventory 530,000 460,000
Total Current Assets $ 1,150,000 $ 1,100,000
Fixed Assets 2,050,000 1,400,000
Total Assets $ 3,200,000 $ 2,500,000
Accounts Payable $ 320,000 $ 300,000
Bank Loans 480,000 400,000
Total Current Liabilities $ 800,000 $ 700,000
Long-term Bonds 1,500,000 1,000,000
Total Liabilities $ 2,300,000 $ 1,700,000
Common Stock (200,000 shares) 200,000 200,000
Retainded Earnings 700,000 600,000
Total Equity $ 900,000 $ 800,000
Total Liabilities and Equity $ 3,200,000 $ 2,500,000

Note: The common shares are trading in the stock market for $15 per share.

Refer to the financial statements of Flathead Lake Manufacturing Company. The industry average ACP is 32 days. How is Flathead doing in its collections relative to the industry? (Please keep in mind that when a ratio involves both income statement and balance sheet numbers, the balance sheet numbers for the beginning and end of the year must be averaged.)

A) Flathead's receivables are outstanding about 9 fewer days than the industry average.

B) Flathead's receivables are outstanding about 15 fewer days than the industry average.

C) Flathead's receivables are outstanding about 12 more days than the industry average.

D) Flathead's receivables are outstanding about 6 more days than the industry average.

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