Gitman: Principl Manageri Finance_15 (15th Edition) (What's New in Finance)
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ISBN: 9780134476315
Author: Chad J. Zutter, Scott B. Smart
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 15, Problem 15.13P
Lengthening the credit period Parker Tool is considering lengthening its credit period from 30 to 60 days. All customers will continue to pay on the net date. The firm currently bills $450,000 for sales and has $345,000 in variable costs. The change in credit terms is expected to increase sales to $510,000. Bad-debt expenses will increase from 1% to 1.5% of sales. The firm has a required
- a. What additional profit contribution from sales will be realized from the proposed change?
- b. What is the cost of the marginal investment in accounts receivable?
- c. What is the cost of the marginal
bad debts ? - d. Do you recommend this change in credit terms? Why or why not?
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Gitman: Principl Manageri Finance_15 (15th Edition) (What's New in Finance)
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