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Alderson Metals is compiling a cash balance projection by quarter for next year. Which one of the following adjustments to this projection will decrease the cumulative surplus?
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Reducing payroll costs from its current projection amount |
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Decreasing the accounts receivable period by changing the firm's credit policy effective the first of next year |
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Receiving more favorable credit terms from the firm's suppliers |
D. |
Increasing the dividend per share on the firm's outstanding common stock |
E. |
Refinancing the firm's long-term debt at a lower interest rate |
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