You Are Considering Implementing a Lockbox System for Your fiRm

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Multiple Choice

You are considering implementing a lockbox system for your firm. The system is expected to reduce the collection time by 1 day. On an average day, your firm receives 90 checks with an average value
Of $105 each. The daily interest rate on Treasury bills is .03 percent. The bank charge per check
Would be $.25. What is the anticipated daily cost of the lockbox system?

• A) $2.70
• B) $2.84
• C) $12.60
• D) $22.50
• E) $26.25

Grasp the methodologies and principles behind multiple consolidation and the sequential consolidation method.

Analyze the implications of pre-acquisition equity and goodwill in consolidation.

Determine the allocation and impact of dividends within a group with cross-shareholdings.

Understand the legal context and regulations regarding cross-shareholdings and reciprocal ownership interests as per the Corporations Act.

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