If Accounts Receivable Have a Positive Effect on Cash Flow

question 90

True/False

If accounts receivable have a positive effect on cash flow that is because accounts receivable increased during the year.

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Definitions:

Accounts Receivable Turnover

A financial ratio indicating how many times a company's accounts receivable are collected during a certain period, reflecting its efficiency in extending credit and collecting debts.

Times Interest Earned Ratio

A financial ratio that measures a company's ability to honor its debt payments by comparing its interest expense to its operating income.

Operating Cycle

The duration between the purchase of inventory by a business and the receipt of cash from accounts receivable, indicating the speed at which a company turns inventory into cash.

Equity Multiplier

A financial ratio that measures a company's leverage by comparing its total assets to its total equity.