Sam Wainwright Is a New Accountant with Ground Floor Company

question 14

Essay

Sam Wainwright is a new accountant with Ground Floor Company. Ground Floor purchased merchandise on account for $18,000. The credit terms are 1/10, n/30. Sam has talked with the company's banker and knows that he could earn 4% on any money invested in the company's savings account.
Instructions
(a) Should Sam pay the invoice within the discount period or should he keep the $18,000 in the money market account and pay at the end of the credit period? Support your recommendation with a calculation showing which action would be best.
(b) If Sam forgoes the discount, it may be viewed as paying an interest rate of 1% for the use of $18,000 for 20 days. Calculate the annual rate of interest that this is equivalent to.

Assess compensation strategies in relation to market positioning, including leading, matching, and lagging the market.

Know which workers may be exempt from minimum wage legislation and the rationale behind it.

Differentiate between employees and contractors regarding legal status and protection under employment legislation.

Understand the steps and considerations in formulating a successful compensation strategy, including legal, financial, and strategic aspects.

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