Gonzales Company Currently Uses Maximum Trade Credit by Not Taking

Multiple Choice

Gonzales Company currently uses maximum trade credit by not taking discounts on its purchases.The standard industry credit terms offered by all its suppliers are 2/10,net 30 days,and the firm pays in 30 days.The new CFO is considering borrowing from its bank,using short-term notes payable,and then taking discounts.The firm wants to determine the effect of this policy change on its net income.Its net purchases are $11,760 per day,using a 365-day year.The interest rate on the notes payable is 10%,and the tax rate is 40%.If the firm implements the plan,what is the expected change in net income after taxes?

A) -$31,440
B) -$23,520
C) $23,520
D) $38,448