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Chapter 18, Problem 4QP
Summary Introduction
To determine: The impact of following actions in the operating cycle and cash cycle
Introduction:
Cash cycle: The time between the cash disbursement and cash collection is termed as cash cycle. The formula to calculate the cash cycle is as follows:
Operating cycle:
The phase, which takes time to complete the process from initial outlay of cash to produce, sell, and receive money from customers are termed as operating cycle. The formula to calculate operating cycle is as follows:
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In the case of decrease the operating cash cycle, which one of the following actions should be taken?
A Delay payments to suppliers B Increase the inventory level while maintaining constant salesC Increase the period of time for which credit is granted to customers
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Which of the following is not among the consequences of a loose credit policy ?
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Sales increase
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Collection expenses increase
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Funds tied to receivables increase.
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[Question text] Which one of the following situations will decrease the cash cycle as all else held constant?
Select one:
A. Decreasing the inventory turnover rate
B. Increasing the accounts receivable turnover rate
C. Decreasing the accounts payable period
D. Increasing the inventory period
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