Fundamentals of Corporate Finance
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780077861704
Author: Stephen A. Ross Franco Modigliani Professor of Financial Economics Professor, Randolph W Westerfield Robert R. Dockson Deans Chair in Bus. Admin., Bradford D Jordan Professor
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 18, Problem 8CRCT
Summary Introduction
To discuss: Whether it is ethical to lengthen the payable periods particularly when dealing with small suppliers.
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Small companies start their business with minimum capital contribution due to financial and other risks. Small suppliers offer the material on credit basis to the small firms.
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Chapter 18 Solutions
Fundamentals of Corporate Finance
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