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Chapter 3: 2DQ (page 247)
Discuss the relative use of credit between large and small firms. Which group is generally in the net creditor position, and why?
The large firm is generally in the net creditor position.
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Explain why the bad debt percentage or any other similar credit-control percentage is not the ultimate measure of success in the management of accounts receivable. What is the key consideration?
Neon Light Company of Kansas City ships lamps and lighting appliances throughout the country. Ms. Neon has determined that through the establishment of local collection centers around the country, she can speed up the collection of payments by three days. Furthermore, the cash management department of her bank has indicated to her that she can defer her payments on her accounts by one-half day without affecting suppliers. The bank has a remote disbursement center in Florida.
c. If the total cost of the new system is $400,000, should it be implemented?
In the second year, Fisk Corporation finds that it can reduce ordering costs to \(2 per order but that carrying costs stay the same at \)1.60 per unit. Also, volume remains at 49,000 units per year.
d. What is the total cost of ordering and carrying inventory?
Lear Inc. has \(840,000 in current assets, \)370,000 of which are considered permanent current assets. In addition, the firm has \(640,000 invested in fixed assets.
a. Lear wishes to finance all fixed assets and half of its permanent current assets with long-term financing costing 8 percent. The balance will be financed with short-term financing, which currently costs 7 percent. Lear鈥檚 earnings before interest and taxes are \)240,000. Determine Lear鈥檚 earnings after taxes under this financing plan. The tax rate is 30 percent.
Fisk Corporation is trying to improve its inventory control system and has installed an online computer at its retail stores. Fisk anticipates sales of 49,000 units per year, an ordering cost of \(8 per order, and carrying costs of \)1.60 per unit.
a. What is the economic ordering quantity?
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