Which of the Following Actions Should Reece Windows Take If

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions should Reece Windows take if it wants to reduce its cash conversion cycle?

• A) Take steps to reduce the DSO.
• B) Start paying its bills sooner, which would reduce the average accounts payable but not affect sales.
• C) Sell common stock to retire long-term bonds.
• D) Sell an issue of long-term bonds and use the proceeds to buy back some of its common stock.
• E) Increase average inventory without increasing sales.

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Definitions:

Stockholder

An individual or entity that owns shares in a corporation, giving them ownership interest.

Dividends Account

An account used in bookkeeping that records the dividends paid out to shareholders from a corporation's earnings.

Common Stock

A type of equity security that represents ownership in a corporation, giving holders voting rights and a share in the company's profits via dividends.

Transfer of Assets

The act of moving ownership of assets from one party to another, which could involve selling, gifting, or exchanging.