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    PracticeACCAACCA FM — Financial Management Practice Exam 2Question 16
    Easy2 marksMultiple Choice
    Working Capital ManagementWorking capital managementReceivablesSection B

    ACCA · Question 16 · Working Capital Management

    Section B - Case 1: Zephyr Co

    Zephyr Co is a rapidly growing e-commerce startup specializing in bespoke furniture. Despite surging revenues, the company is experiencing severe cash flow difficulties.

    Current financial data:
    Revenue: $12,000,000 (all on credit)
    Cost of Sales: $8,000,000
    Trade Receivables: $2,500,000
    Trade Payables: $1,200,000
    Inventory: $1,500,000
    Assume a 365-day year.

    Zephyr Co is considering introducing an early settlement discount of 2% for payment within 10 days. They currently allow 60 days for payment, though customers take longer on average.

    What is Zephyr Co's current receivables collection period (in days)?

    Answer options:

    A.

    60 days

    B.

    76 days

    C.

    114 days

    D.

    45 days

    How to approach this question

    Use the formula: (Trade Receivables / Credit Sales) * 365.

    Full Answer

    B.76 days✓ Correct
    Receivables collection period = (Trade Receivables / Credit Sales) * 365 = ($2,500,000 / $12,000,000) * 365 = 76.04 days (rounded to 76 days). This shows customers are taking significantly longer than the 60-day stated terms.

    Common mistakes

    Using Cost of Sales in the denominator instead of Revenue.
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