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ISBN: 9780078025914

Author: Fred Phillips Associate Professor, Robert Libby, Patricia Libby

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

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Conversion cycle is also known as cash cycle or net operating cycle. Conversion cycle refers to how much time a company takes to turn its investments which is done from stock or any other financial resources into cash flows from sales.

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Chapter 8, Problem 13Q

When customers experience economic difficulties, companies consider extending longer credit periods. What are the possible consequences of longer credit periods on Sales, Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Net Income, and the receivables turnover ratio?

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When customers experience economic difficulties, companies consider extending longer credit periods. What are the possible consequences of longer credit periods on Sales, Accounts Receivable , Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Net Income, and the receivables turnover ratio?

Solution Summary: The author explains that customers prefer to purchase goods and services on credit to attract more customers and increase revenue. Longer credit periods tempt customers to make additional purchases.

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