The Operating Cycle

question 33

Multiple Choice

The operating cycle

• A) measures the time elapsed between cash disbursement for inventory and cash collection of the sales price.
• B) refers to the seasonal variations experienced by business enterprises.
• C) should be used to classify assets and liabilities as current if it is less than one year.
• D) cannot exceed one year.

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