Which of the Following Is Not Correct

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not correct?

• A) Collection policy is how a firm goes about collecting past-due accounts.
• B) A more aggressive collection policy will reduce bad debt expenses, but may also decrease sales.
• C) Collection policy usually has little impact on sales since collecting past-due accounts occurs only after the customer has already purchased.
• D) Typically a firm will turn over an account to a collection agency only after it has tried several times on its own to collect the account.
• E) A lax collection policy will frequently lead to an increase in accounts receivable.

Understand the concept and impact of stock splits and reverse splits on market price.

Grasp the principles and implications of dividend policy theories, including signaling theory and clientele effect.

Comprehend the residual dividend policy and its effect on dividend payment.

Analyze the relationship between a firm's capital budgeting, capital structure, and dividend policy.

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