Bulldogs Inc. deals with various clients throughout the city and is attempting to collect its accounts receivable more efficiently. A major bank has offered a lock-box system for Bulldogs at a cost of P180,000 per year. Bulldogs averages 300 receipts daily at an average of P5,000 each. Short-term interest is at 8% annually. What reduction in average collection time would be needed to justify the lock-box system? (Use a 360-day year)

Bulldogs Inc. deals with various clients throughout the city and is attempting to collect its accounts receivable more efficiently. A major bank has offered a lock-box system for Bulldogs at a cost of P180,000 per year. Bulldogs averages 300 receipts daily at an average of P5,000 each. Short-term interest is at 8% annually. What reduction in average collection time would be needed to justify the lock-box system? (Use a 360-day year)

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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