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 fixed assets 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 does not improve a firm's fundamental long-run position and thus increases its intrinsic value.

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Definitions:

Direct Materials

Basic substances that can be directly linked and attributed to the creation of particular products or services.

Direct Labor

The work of factory employees that can be directly associated with converting raw materials into finished goods.

Total Manufacturing Costs

The aggregate expenses involved in the manufacture of products, including direct materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead.

Work In Process Inventory

Goods partially completed during the manufacturing process; not yet finished products.