Part IV

Understanding How Companies Optimize Operations

Accounts Receivable Aging Schedule for ABC Company, as of July 31, 2012

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In this part…

• Look at the budget process and understand how it relates to financial reporting.
• Explore the efficiency with which the company uses its assets and how quickly it sells its inventory.
• Discover some tests you can do to see if a company can collect from its customers.
• Dig into how the company keeps its cash flowing.