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(Topic 5) A manufacturing company is working to improve its cash conversion cycle. Factory production has increased over the last year to increase inventory levels. They have an and a days'…

The correct answer is C. Extend payables deferral period. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

  • (Topic 5)

A manufacturing company is working to improve its cash conversion cycle. Factory production has increased over the last year to increase inventory levels. They have an and a days’ receivable of60. It has started enforcing its net 30 terms and placed customers with balances outstanding more than 45 days on credit hold. As a result, the company collected receivables quicker but it suffered a 10% loss in sales. What can the company do to reduce its cash conversion cycle?

Options

  • APay vendors in advance.
  • BDecrease the days' payable.
  • CExtend payables deferral period.
  • DRevise credit policy to be more lenient.

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    8% (4)
  • B
    4% (2)
  • C
    73% (38)
  • D
    15% (8)

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