Accounting for Managers
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Accounting for Managers
72 Encourage Collections Many companies want a low ACP and a high APP. Because of the time value of money, the quicker you can collect cash and longer you hold off paying for your purchases, the more you can lever- age your resources to your own economic benefit. Companies can invest in short-term financial markets where they can earn a few dol- lars in interest even overnight. If your company is large, managing cash efficiently, like managing any other asset well, can return a significant chunk of change. To encourage prompt payment, many companies offer discounts. One standard offer is a 2% discount if the bill is paid in 10 days, rather than the usual 30 days.This is shown on the bill as “2/10 net 30.” Many com- panies will also charge and enforce interest penalties on late payments.A clear, well-managed collections policy encourages a low ACP. Doing busi- ness with vendors with lax payment policies could lead to a high ACP on your end and an even higher APP. Webster04.qxd 8/29/2003 5:39 PM Page 72 Inventory Turnover (IT) Ratio The inventory turnover ratio shows how often a company replaces its inventory. This is a key management performance indicator for retail businesses. The more times the inventory is sold and replaced during the year, the more likely the company is to be successful. The turnover is meaningful only when com- paring with other firms in the industry or a company’s prior turnover ratios. In some industries the average is one or two turns per year while in others it’s 10, 20, or more. Compare the turnovers of an aircraft dealership and an ice cream shop. inventory turnover = cost of goods sold total inventory This calculation uses the cost of goods sold figure as the numerator, since inventories are usually carried at cost. The for- mula can also use total sales as the numerator; however, this can be an inaccurate test of financial performance to determine the inventory turnover rate. A high inventory turnover ratio shows that a company can sustain sales volume. Because inventories are the least liquid form of asset, a high inventory turnover ratio is generally posi- tive. On the other hand, a ratio that’s unusually high compared with the average for your industry could mean you’re losing sales because stock on hand is inadequate. Download 3.03 Mb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: |
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