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A change in credit policy has caused an increase in sales, an increase in discounts taken, a decrease in the amount of bad debts, and a decrease in the investment in accounts receivable. Based upon this information, the company's:
Choice 'a' is correct. Average collection period has decreased due to a change in credit policy that has caused:
1. Increase in sales,
2. Increase in discounts taken,
3. Decrease in the amount of bad debt; and
4. Decrease in the investment in accounts receivable
Choice 'b' is incorrect. Percentage discount offered has probably increased, as discounts taken has increased.
Choice 'c' is incorrect. Accounts receivable turnover has increased, as sales are up and accounts receivable are down.
Choice 'd' is incorrect. Change in gross profit and working capital is not determinable from these facts.