A firm’s cash conversion cycle is calculated as:
+ Receivablescollectionperiod – =
SKI’s inventory turnover is given as 4.82 so we can calculate its inventory conversion period as:
= 75.73 76 DAYS.
SKI’s receivables collection period is equal to its DSO. Its DSO is given as 45.63 days, or approximately 46 days.
We are given that its payables deferral period is 30 days, so now we have all the individual components to calculate SKI’s cash conversion cycle.
76 days + 46 days – 30 days = 92 days.
Thus, SKI’s cash conversion cycle is approximately 91 days.