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Interpretation of financial statements

5.4 Trade receivables collection period

This is a measure of the average time taken by credit customers to settle their debts.

Trade receivables collection period is calculated as follows:

Trade receivables
Credit sales × 365 days

Tutor notes guidance – discussion points

Discuss with students possible explanations for changes in receivables
collection period.

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