Below is some data for three years of recent activity for Fi…
Below is some data for three years of recent activity for Firm X Summary of credit data related statistics Financial statemen figures in millions $ 2024 2023 2022 Sales 245 225 210 Gross Receivables 52 50 46 Allowances for bad debt 5.2 6.0 4.8 Net Receivables 46.8 44 41.2 Unemployment rate end year 4% 6% 5.1% % of accounts 90 days past due 4.5% 6.6% 5.32% a) Given the rise in net receivables during 2024, this is likely channel stuffing which may have increased sales by over $2 million b) Assuming the firm’s past allowances for bad debt in 2022 and 2023 were accurate given the credit environment at the time, the firm is likely underestimating bad debt expense in 2024 by around $1.2 to $2.1 million c) Assuming the firm’s past allowances for bad debt in 2022 and 2023 were accurate given the credit environment at the time, the firm is likely underestimating bad debt expense in 2024 by around $0.2 to $1.19 million d) Both a) and b) e) Both a) and c) f) most likely none of the above given all the data presented