F371 Essn. of Corporate Finance >C< By Ross MCG Custom ISBN 9781259320576
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Chapter 16, Problem 16.1C
Summary Introduction
To discuss: Whether decrease in accounts payable will decrease cash.
Introduction:
Any payment of cash made by the company to its creditors are termed as accounts payable
Expert Solution & Answer
Explanation of Solution
Companies use cash for the day-to-day operations of the business. Accounts payable means the company uses the cash to pay off its creditors. This will reduce the cash balance. Decrease in accounts payable will ultimately decrease the cash balance. As the company pays off its creditors, it will lead to a reduction in the value of cash balance.
Conclusion
Thus, decrease in accounts payable will ultimately affects the cash flow of the company.
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F371 Essn. of Corporate Finance >C< By Ross MCG Custom ISBN 9781259320576
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