ZZZ company currently gives credit (“supplier credit”) to all its customers but is having high levels...
ZZZ company currently gives credit (“supplier credit”) to all its customers but is having high levels of bad debts. Identify THREE different ways that the company can reduce its bad debts:
Homework Answers
There are various ways to reduce bad debts
1: The company must have rigorous follow up procedures. There must be separate staff working towards this objective by sending reminders and regular calls.
2: Offering a cash discount is another way to speed up receipts from customers and encourage them to pay early.
3: Reviewing credit policies and calculating if the credit period is too much will help in reduction of bad debts.
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