Foundations Of Finance
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To discuss: Whether the given case indicates a proper credit management.
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- Firm A had no credit losses last year, but 1% of Firm Bs accounts receivable proved to be uncollectible and resulted in losses. Can you determine which firms credit manager is performing better? Why or why not?arrow_forwardHow does a lower credit rating affect borrowers lenders and financial institution? What are the implications of the downgrade on the health of the financial system?arrow_forwardWhich of the following estimation methods considers the amount of time past due when computing bad debt? A. balance sheet method B. direct write-off method C. income statement method D. balance sheet aging of receivables methodarrow_forward
- What is an earnings management benefit from showing an increased figure for bad debt expense?arrow_forwardWhat information can best be elicited from a receivable ratio? A. company performance with current debt collection B. credit extension effect on cash sales C. likelihood of future customer bankruptcy filings D. an increase in future credit sales to current customersarrow_forwardWhy is it important to check if debt is decreasing if we have decline in interest expense in financial statement?arrow_forward
- Answer the following questions in depth .... Isn't estimating bad debts a way of manipulating net income? How does a company keep control on these estimates? How does one go about determining if noncollectable receivables are within a reasonable range?arrow_forwardAll of the following may be considered causes of the “dark side” of credit except: Group of answer choices B. Operational issues that affect credit assessments can have a systematic effect on the whole consumer portfolio. D. Historical data tends to be consistent and can lead to accurate forecasts. A. Tendency of consumers to default is a product of changing legal and social systems. C. Sharp changes in the economic environment, such as a deep recession.arrow_forwardUsing evidence from the real world, explain whether a current account deficitmight be seen as a problem?arrow_forward
- Which method delays recognition of bad debt until the specific customer accounts receivable is identified? A. income statement method B. balance sheet method C. direct write-off method D. allowance methodarrow_forwardWhich of the following is NOT a reason for sales discounts to be offered to the debtors(customers)? A. Increase the amount paid by the debtors B. Improve the liquidity by turning the accounts receivable into cash C. Encourage earlier settlement of debts by debtors D. Reduce the level of bad debtsarrow_forwardWhen a company estimates its bad debt expense using the percent of net credit sales method, which of the following statements is true?arrow_forward
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