INTERMEDIATE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
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Author: Brigham
Publisher: CENGAGE L
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Chapter 21, Problem 12P
Strickler Technology is considering changes in its working capital policies to improve its cash flow cycle. Strickler’s sales last year were $3,250,000 (all on credit), and its net profit margin was 7%. Its inventory turnover was 6.0 times during the year, and its DSO was 41 days. Its annual cost of goods sold was $1,800,000. The firm had fixed assets totaling $535,000. Strickler’s payables deferral period is 45 days.
- a. Calculate Strickler’s cash conversion cycle.
- b. Assuming Strickler holds negligible amounts of cash and marketable securities, calculate its total assets turnover and
ROA . - c. Suppose Strickler’s managers believe the annual inventory turnover can be raised to 9 times without affecting sale or profit margins. What would Strickler’s cash conversion cycle, total assets turnover, and ROA have been if the inventory turnover had been 9 for the year?
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