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Working Capital Help

Mmwalji10y ago
hi on this question of MCQ from pilot paper The management of XYZ Co has annual credit sales of $20 million and accounts receivable of $4 million. Working capital is financed by an overdraft at 12% interest per year. Assume 365 days in a year. What is the annual finance cost saving if the management reduces the collection period to 60 days? The Examiners answer is Finance cost saving = 13/365 x $20m x 0·12 = $85,479 where is the 13 coming from ?
John MoffatJohn MoffatTutor10y ago#1
Receivables are currently taking 4/20 x 365 = 73 days. If it is reduced to 60 days, then they are collecting 73 - 60 = 13 days earlier.
Mmwalji10y ago#2
Thanks John
John MoffatJohn MoffatTutor10y ago#3
You are welcome :-)
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