Which of the Following Is the Best Definition of Zero-Balance

question 371

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best definition of zero-balance account?

• A) The costs associated with holding too little cash.
• B) An automated teller machine card used at the point of purchase to avoid the use of cash. As this is not a credit card, money must be available in the user's bank account.
• C) A chequing account in which a zero balance is maintained by transfers of funds from a master account in an amount only large enough to cover cheques presented.
• D) The need to hold cash to satisfy normal disbursement and collection activities associated with a firm's ongoing operations
• E) A firm's desired cash level as determined by the trade-off between carrying costs and shortage costs.