Chan Manufacturing Is Considering an Alternate to Its Credit Policy

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Essay

Chan manufacturing is considering an alternate to its credit policy.At present, the firm sells its product at $42 per unit with monthly sales of 61,000 units.Fifteen% of all sales are for cash; the remainder sold on terms of net 30.The present average cost per unit is $13, and the marginal cost for the next 6,000 units is $20 per unit.Sales are expected to increase by 4,000 units per month if credit terms are altered to 3/15, 1/30, net 60.Cash sales are expected to remain at 15% of total sales.It is expected that 25% of future credit sales will be paid after 15 days, 35% after 30 days, and the remainder after 60 days.The company's tax rate is 45%, and its required after-tax rate of return on investments in receivables is 5% after tax.Should the firm alter its credit terms as indicated?

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Definitions:

Raw Materials

Basic substances in their natural, modified, or semi-processed state, used as inputs to production or manufacturing.

Cost of Goods

The total direct costs attributable to the production of goods sold by a company.

Manufactured

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Schedule of Cost

A detailed report summarizing the types and amounts of costs incurred by a company.