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:

Carrying Cost

The expenses associated with storing and maintaining inventory, including warehousing, insurance, and spoilage costs.

Safety Stock

Additional inventory kept to prevent stockouts, typically used as a buffer against demand variability or supply chain disruptions.

Lead Time

The total time taken from the initiation of a process or project to its completion.

Labor Cost

The total expenditure incurred by an employer on behalf of employees, including wages, benefits, and taxes.