Taylor Company provides the following information: Annual credit sales : $ 24,000,000 Collection period : 3 months Terms : net/30 Rate of return : 18% The company is considering changing the credit discount policy to 4/10, net 30. The company anticipates that thirty percent of consumers will take the discount. The receivable collection period is expected to be reduced to 2 months. Should the discount policy be implemented? Explain with calculations.

Taylor Company provides the following information: Annual credit sales : $ 24,000,000 Collection period : 3 months Terms : net/30 Rate of return : 18% The company is considering changing the credit discount policy to 4/10, net 30. The company anticipates that thirty percent of consumers will take the discount. The receivable collection period is expected to be reduced to 2 months. Should the discount policy be implemented? Explain with calculations.

EBK CONTEMPORARY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

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Author:MOYER

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Chapter18: The Management Of Accounts Receivable And Inventories

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