2B5U COMPUTER SERVICES IS AN ESTABLISHED FIRM THAT SELLS COMPUTER HAR...

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CSO: 2B5d

LOS: 2B5u

Computer Services is an established firm that sells computer hardware, software and

services. The firm is considering a change in its credit policy. It has been determined

that such a change would not change the payment patterns of the current customers. To

determine whether such a change would be beneficial, the firm has identified the

proposed new credit terms, the expected additional sales, the expected contribution

margin on the sales, the expected bad debt losses, and the investment in additional

receivables and the period of the investment. What additional information, if any, does

the firm require to determine the profitability of the proposed new policy as compared to

the current credit policy?

a.

The credit standards that presently exist.

b.

The new credit standards.

c.

The opportunity cost of funds.

d.

No additional information is needed.