Finman - Module 5 Activities
Finman - Module 5 Activities
Finman - Module 5 Activities
1. disbursement float
2. collection float
3. net float
At any given time, the firm typically has uncashed checks outstanding of P210,000. At the same
time, it has uncollected receipts of P34,000. Thus, the firm’s book balance is typically P176,000
less than its available balance, for a positive P176,000 net float.
M5 Topic 2 Assignment (part 1)
ANSWER:
1. When granting credit, a credit analysis is done to determine how much effort is needed to
distinguish the customers who will pay and customers who will not pay.
2. The first Cs of credit is known as Character in which the customer’s willingness to meet credit
obligations are determined. Second, Capacity is the customer’s ability to meet credit obligations
out of operating cash flows. Third, the Capital is about the customer’s financial reserves. Fourth,
Collateral is the asset pledged by the customer in case a default may arise. Lastly, Condition is
about the general economic conditions in the customer’s line of business.
3. A credit analysis is necessary in financial management decisions since it will help to
determine whether the company should grant credit or not. This is because certain scenarios
and transactions may arise when granting credit such as customer’s willingness to pay their
obligation on time, customer’s willingness to make the purchase, etc. These instances should
be considered since it could bear either a loss or a gain to the company.
4. A collection policy helps in monitoring the receivables from customers that purchased a good
or service on account and spot troubles when obtaining payment on past-due accounts.
5. a) PV = (P175 - P130) x (1,100 - 1,000) / 2%
= (P45 x 100) / 2%
= P225,000
b) Cost of Switching = (P175 x 1,000) + [P130 x (1,100 - 1,000)]
= P175,000 + P13,000
= P188,000
c) NPV of switching = -P188,000 + P225,000
= P37,000
Based from the computed answer, the switch is advisable for BBZ Corp. to take. This is
because it shows that the amount of NPV of switching which is P37,000 is very profitable.
The switch should be made or the switch is advisable because the NPV is higher than the total
cost.
XYZ Corp. has a carrying cost (CC) of P0.75 per unit per year, fixed costs (F) of P50 per order,
and a total unit sales (T) of P46,800 units. With the given data, complete the table:
a) PV = (P175 - P130) x (1,100 - 1,000) / 2%
= (P45 x 100) / 2%
PV = P225,000
b) Cost of Switching = (P175 x 1,000) + [P130 x (1,100 - 1,000)]
= P175,000 + P13,000
Cost of Switching = P188,000
c) NPV of switching = -P188,000 + P225,000
NPV of switching = P37,000
Based from the computed answer, the switch is advisable for BBZ Corp. to take. This is
because it shows that the amount of NPV of switching which is P37,000 is very profitable.
If the switch is made, an extra 100 units per period will be sold at a gross profit of P175 - 130 =
P45 each. The total benefit is thus P45 X 100 = P4,500 per period. At 2.0 percent per period,
the PV is P4,500 / .02 = P225,000. The cost of the switch is equal to this period’s revenue of
P175 X 1,000 units = P175,000 plus the cost of producing the extra 100 units: 100 X P130 =
P13,000. The total cost is thus P188,000, and the NPV is P225,000 - 188,000 = P37,000. The
switch should be made because the NPV is greater than its total cost.
2. This is about Credit Where Credit Is Due. You are the manager of 24/7 Enterprise. You
are trying to decide whether or not to extend credit to a new customer. Your variable cost is P15
per unit; the selling price is P22. This customer wants to buy 1,000 units today and pay in 30
days. You think there is a 15 percent chance of default. The required return is 3 percent per 30
days. Assume that this is a one-time sale and that the customer will not buy if credit is not
extended. Should you extend credit? In your own words, explain your answer.
NPV = -P15 + (100% - 15%) x P22 / 1.03
= -P15 + 85% x P22 / 1.03
NPV = P3.16
Based from the computation, credit should be granted since the NPV of granting credit
shows a positive amount of P3.16 which means that 24/7 Enterprise would benefit from granting
credit rather than declining the request of the customer which may result for the customer to not
make the purchase at all.
If the customer pays in 30 days, then you will collect P22 X 1,000 = $22,000. There’s only an 85
percent chance of collecting this, so, you expect to get P22,000 X .85 = P18,700 in 30 days.
The present value of this is P18,700 / 1.03 = P18,155.34. Your cost is P15 X 1,000 = P15,000,
so, the NPV is P18,155.34 - 15,000 = P3,155.34. Credit should be extended because the NPV
is greater than its cost.