Advanced Financial Management (Custom Package)
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Author: LOYOLA UNIV.
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 15, Problem 15.8P
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To determine: The additional profit contribution from sales that the firm will realize if it makes the proposed change.
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To determine: The marginal investment in account receivables.
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To determine: The cost of the marginal investment in account receivables.
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To discuss: The firm implements the proposed change and other information would be helpful in your analysis.
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Lewis Lumber is considering changing its credit terms from net 55 to net 30 to bring its terms in line with other firms in the industry. Currently, annual sales are $360,000, and the average collection period (DSO) is 60 days. Lewis estimates tightening the credit terms will reduce annual sales to $356,000, but accounts receivable would drop to 35 days of sales. Lewis' variable cost ratio is 60 percent and its average cost of funds is 9 percent. Should the change in credit terms be made? Assume all operating costs are paid at the time inventory is sold and all sales are collected at the DSO. Assume there are 360 days in a year. Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to the nearest cent.
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