Question 2 write your answers commencing from page 7 A. The table below presents the average settlement period for accounts receivable for William mud for the years 201'? to 2019. The ratios showed that the customers have been taking more time to pay their accounts, compared to the permitted length of credit of not more than 18 days. 2017 2018 2019 accounts receivable [TASK] As a credit manager for William m Ltd, suggest three actions to speed up the collection of accounts receivable. Explain in detail how these actions can improve the collections of accounts receivable. [9 marks] B. The table presents the ratios for Pristine Wfor the years 2018 and 2019. 2018 2019 Gross prot margin 41.8% 49.8% \" El [TASK] Using the above ratios, comment on the protability of Pristine am for the nancial years 2018 and 2019. [8 marks] C. In 2019, an ambitiously growing company, mm Ltd implemented its expansion strategy to market its high-quality wireless earbuds in all major countries in Asia. To ensure that it produces enough quantity of earbuds, W has spent a considerable amount of money to build two new factories and establish a seamless distribution system. In 2019, mm successfully sold 15-year bonds to fund its expansion plan. [TASK] Describe how the expansion activities of W would have affected the following items, in 2019: a. Net cash flows from investing activities b. Net cash ows from nancing activities 0. Gearing ratios d. Prots of the company [8 marks] [Total: 25 marks]