An increase in sales discounts with no charge in average net accounts receivable will (increase, decrease, have no effect on) receivables turnover.
Receivable Turnover = Net sale / Average Account Receivable
If there is no change in Account Receivable increase in sales discount will Decrease receivable Turnover.
Example:
Sale = $50000
Sales Discount = $5000
Net sale = $50000 - $5000 = $45000
Average Account receivable = $10000
Receivable turnover ratio = Net sale / Average Account receivable
= $45000 / $10000 = 4.5
Now,
Net sale = $50000
Sale discount increase by $5000 i.e. $10000
Net sale = $50000 - $10000 = $40000
Average Account Receivable = $10000
Receivable turnover ratio = $40000 / $10000 = 4
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