The Quick Corp

question 94

Essay

The Quick Corp.has implemented procedures to cut 1.5 days from their cash collection process.Annual sales (all charge sales) are $30 million and the opportunity cost of funds is 9 percent.What is the value of the annual savings, and how much would the savings be worth if the speed-up in collections can be considered permanent?

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Definitions:

Overconfidence

A cognitive bias where an individual overestimates their abilities or the precision of their knowledge, often leading to mistakes in judgment.

Behavioral Biases

Psychological tendencies that affect investment decisions and financial behaviors.

Fundamental Risk

Risk that even if an asset is mispriced, there is still no arbitrage opportunity because the mispricing can widen before the price eventually converges to intrinsic value.

Implementation Costs

Refers to the expenses involved in putting a business plan or project into action, including technology, manpower, training, and other related costs.