Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A)Borrowing by using short-term notes payable and then using the proceeds to retire long-term debt is an example of "window dressing." Offering discounts to customers who pay with cash rather than buy on credit and then using the funds that come in quicker to purchase additional inventories is another example of "window dressing."
• B)Borrowing on a long-term basis and using the proceeds to retire short-term debt would improve the current ratio and thus could be considered to be an example of "window dressing."
• C)Offering discounts to customers who pay with cash rather than buy on credit and then using the funds that come in quicker to purchase additional inventories is an example of "window dressing."
• D)Using some of the firm's cash to reduce long-term debt is an example of "window dressing."
• E)"Window dressing" is any action that improves a firm's fundamental, long-run position and thus increases its intrinsic value.

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Definitions:

Departmental Work

Refers to the division of tasks and responsibilities into specific departments within an organization, each with its specialized function.

FIFO

First In, First Out (FIFO) is an accounting method for valuing inventory, where the oldest inventory items are sold first.

Direct Materials

The raw materials that are directly traceable to the production of a product.

Direct Labor

The workforce engaged in the production process, directly involved in manufacturing goods or providing services, whose costs are easily traceable to specific units or projects.