If a Firm Takes Actions That Reduce Its Days Sales

question 116

True/False

If a firm takes actions that reduce its days sales outstanding (DSO), then, other things held constant, this will lengthen its cash conversion cycle (CCC).

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Definitions:

Common Shares

Equity securities that represent ownership in a company, entitling holders to a share of the corporation's profit via dividends and voting rights.

Investment Sold

The act of disposing of an investment asset, which can include stocks, bonds, or real estate, usually to generate cash or realize gains.

Equity Method

An accounting technique used to record investments in associate companies, where the investment's value is adjusted in accordance with changes in the investee's net assets.

Voting Shares

Shares of a company's stock that grant the shareholder the right to vote on company matters, typically in the election of the board of directors.