Which of the Following Actions Would Be Likely to Shorten

question 113

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions would be likely to shorten the cash conversion cycle?

• A) Change the credit terms offered to customers from 3/10 net 30 to 1/10 net 50.
• B) Begin to take discounts on inventory purchases; we buy on terms of 2/10 net 30.
• C) Adopt a new manufacturing process that saves some labor costs but slows down the conversion of raw materials to finished goods from 10 days to 20 days.
• D) Change the credit terms offered to customers from 2/10 net 30 to 1/10 net 60.
• E) Adopt a new manufacturing process that speeds up the conversion of raw materials to finished goods from 20 days to 10 days.

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Definitions:

NPV

The calculation used to find the current value of future cash flows minus initial investments, which helps in evaluating the feasibility of investments or projects.

Credit Policy

The guidelines a company follows to determine creditworthiness, terms of credit, and how to collect owed money, affecting its trade credit and financing approaches.

Accounts Receivable Approach

A method used to estimate the value of a firm's accounts receivable and gauge the potential for uncollectible invoices.