Required: 1. For the months of February and March, what are the budgeted cash payments for purchases of direct materials under the assumption that there is no (cash) discount for early payment? 2. For the months of February and March, what are the budgeted cash payments for purchases of direct materials under the assumption that the purchase terms are 2/15, net 30? The company's policy is to take advantage of all cash discounts for early payment. 3a. Using the purchase terms in Requirement 2, calculate the opportunity cost if Bond does not decide to take advantage of the early payment discount. 3b. Can it be considered good economic policy to take advantage of early payment discounts?

Required: 1. For the months of February and March, what are the budgeted cash payments for purchases of direct materials under the assumption that there is no (cash) discount for early payment? 2. For the months of February and March, what are the budgeted cash payments for purchases of direct materials under the assumption that the purchase terms are 2/15, net 30? The company's policy is to take advantage of all cash discounts for early payment. 3a. Using the purchase terms in Requirement 2, calculate the opportunity cost if Bond does not decide to take advantage of the early payment discount. 3b. Can it be considered good economic policy to take advantage of early payment discounts?

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Chapter9: Profit Planning And Flexible Budgets

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Problem 45BEB: Pilsner Inc. purchases raw materials on account for use in production. The direct materials...

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