Tyres Ltd sells tyres on credit only. The management of the company estimated that it could increase sales by offering better credit terms. Currently, the days sales outstanding (or average collection period) is 11 days. It is expected that this will change to 40 days under the new standards. Sales are expected to increase from R100m to R105m. No discounts are offered and bad debts are negligible (zero). The company can borrow short term funds at a rate of 10% and has a gross profit margin of 15%. What would the net effect of changing its credit standards on its net profit be?

Tyres Ltd sells tyres on credit only. The management of the company estimated that it could increase sales by offering better credit terms. Currently, the days sales outstanding (or average collection period) is 11 days. It is expected that this will change to 40 days under the new standards. Sales are expected to increase from R100m to R105m. No discounts are offered and bad debts are negligible (zero). The company can borrow short term funds at a rate of 10% and has a gross profit margin of 15%. What would the net effect of changing its credit standards on its net profit be?

EBK CONTEMPORARY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

14th Edition

ISBN:9781337514835

Author:MOYER

Publisher:MOYER

Chapter18: The Management Of Accounts Receivable And Inventories

Section: Chapter Questions

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