12. Ferris Corp. wants to increase its current ratio from the present level of 1.5 when it closes the books next week. The action of will have the desired effect. O A. payment of current payables from cash O B. sales of current marketable securities for cash O D. delay of next payroll E. None of these is correct.

12. Ferris Corp. wants to increase its current ratio from the present level of 1.5 when it closes the books next week. The action of will have the desired effect. O A. payment of current payables from cash O B. sales of current marketable securities for cash O D. delay of next payroll E. None of these is correct.

Excel Applications for Accounting Principles

4th Edition

ISBN:9781111581565

Author:Gaylord N. Smith

Publisher:Gaylord N. Smith

Chapter22: Master Budget (master)

Section: Chapter Questions

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