Consider the pattern in following selected year-end data for Landsdowne Company.

Provide an explanation for the changes over the six-year period. Year 6 is the most recent year. What difficulties do you believe the company isfacing?

Year Cash flow from 2 3 4 5 6 Receivables Inventory Payables Net income operating activities $20,000 $25,000 $18,000 $12,000 6,000 2,000 35,000 37,000 42,000 45,000 50,000 53,000 70,000 76,000 80,000 84,000 86,000 90,000 24,000 28,000 32,000 46,000 57,000 66,000 50,000 53,000 55,000 59,000 63,000 55,000