A Firm Is Considering the Following Changes: Increasing Inventory Variety

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Essay

A firm is considering the following changes: increasing inventory variety which will increase average inventory by $10,000, and offering more liberal sales terms which will result in average receivables increasing to $65,000.These actions are expected to increase sales to $800,000 per year, and cost of goods will remain at 75%.Because of the increased purchases, average payables will increase to $35,000.What effect will these changes have on the cash conversion cycle?

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Definitions:

Adaptation Strategies

Involves adjusting business strategies or products to accommodate changes in the market, environment, or consumer behavior.

Economic Environment

The economic factors that impact the operation and performance of businesses, including inflation, interest rates, economic growth, and unemployment rates.

Countercyclical Sales

Countercyclical sales refer to revenues generated from products or services whose demand increases during economic downturns, opposite to the general market trend.