Pacific Trading Company is offered payment terms of 3/15, net 60 by its suppliers. Currently, Pacific does not utilize the early payment discount and pays on day 60. The CFO, Ms. Chen, proposes borrowing from Western Bank at 13% annual interest to take advantage of the early payment discounts. The bank requires an 18% compensating balance, and existing account balances cannot be used to meet this requirement. Should Ms. Chen implement this proposal?

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Pacific Trading Company is offered payment terms of
3/15, net 60 by its suppliers. Currently, Pacific does not
utilize the early payment discount and pays on day 60.
The CFO, Ms. Chen, proposes borrowing from Western
Bank at 13% annual interest to take advantage of the early
payment discounts. The bank requires an 18%
compensating balance, and existing account balances
cannot be used to meet this requirement.
Should Ms. Chen implement this proposal?
Transcribed Image Text:Pacific Trading Company is offered payment terms of 3/15, net 60 by its suppliers. Currently, Pacific does not utilize the early payment discount and pays on day 60. The CFO, Ms. Chen, proposes borrowing from Western Bank at 13% annual interest to take advantage of the early payment discounts. The bank requires an 18% compensating balance, and existing account balances cannot be used to meet this requirement. Should Ms. Chen implement this proposal?
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