Problem 9 Happy Feet Company sells 3,300 pairs of running shoes per month at a cash price of P90 per pair. The firm is considering a new policy that involves 30 days' credit and an increase in price to P91.84 per pair on credit sales. The cash price will remain at P90, and the new policy is not expected to affect the quantity sold. The discount period will be 15 days. The required return is 1 percent per month. Required: a. How would the new credit terms be quoted? b. What investment in receivables is required under the new policy? c. Explain why the variable cost of manufacturing the shoes is not relevant here. d. If the default rate is anticipated to be 11 percent, should the switch be made? What is the break-even credit price? What is the break-even cash discount?

Problem 9 Happy Feet Company sells 3,300 pairs of running shoes per month at a cash price of P90 per pair. The firm is considering a new policy that involves 30 days' credit and an increase in price to P91.84 per pair on credit sales. The cash price will remain at P90, and the new policy is not expected to affect the quantity sold. The discount period will be 15 days. The required return is 1 percent per month. Required: a. How would the new credit terms be quoted? b. What investment in receivables is required under the new policy? c. Explain why the variable cost of manufacturing the shoes is not relevant here. d. If the default rate is anticipated to be 11 percent, should the switch be made? What is the break-even credit price? What is the break-even cash discount?

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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