Chapter 3: Q1DQ (page 218)
In the management of cash and marketable securities, why should the primary concern be for safety and liquidity rather than maximization of profit?
The cash and marketable securities are used to manage the liquid assets and secure the liquidity risk, not generate profits.
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Johnson Electronics is considering extending trade credit to some customers previously considered poor risks. Sales would increase by \(150,000 if credit is extended to these new customers. Of the new accounts receivable generated, 5 percent will prove to be uncollectible. Additional collection costs will be 2 percent of sales, and production and selling costs will be 74 percent of sales. The firm is in the 35 percent tax bracket.
Assume that Henderson also needs to increase its level of inventory to support new sales and that inventory turnover is two times.
d. What would be the total incremental investment in accounts receivable and inventory to support a \)65,000 increase in sales?
Explain the similarities and differences of lockbox systems and regional collection offices
Sharpe Knife Company expects sales next year to be \(1,550,000 if the economy is strong, \)825,000 if the economy is steady, and $550,000 if the economy is weak. Mr. Sharpe believes there is a 30 percent probability the economy will be strong, a 40 percent probability of a steady economy, and a 30 percent probability of a weak economy. What is the expected level of sales for the next year?
Fisk Corporation is trying to improve its inventory control system and has installed an online computer at its retail stores. Fisk anticipates sales of 49,000 units per year, an ordering cost of \(8 per order, and carrying costs of \)1.60 per unit.
c. What will the average inventory be?
Under what circumstances would it be advisable to borrow money to take a cash discount?
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