The Time Between Ordering Materials and Collecting Cash from Receivables

question 65

Multiple Choice

The time between ordering materials and collecting cash from receivables is known as the:

• A) operating cycle
• B) cash conversion cycle
• C) accounts receivable period
• D) term payable cycle

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Definitions:

Cancelled Cheques

Cheques that have been processed by the bank, serving as proof that a payment was made.

Segregation of Duties

A risk management practice that divides responsibilities among different individuals or teams to reduce the risk of error or fraud.

Collusion

A secret agreement or cooperation between two or more parties, often for a fraudulent or deceitful purpose, especially to cheat or deceive others.

NSF Cheques

Cheques that have been returned by a bank because the issuer's account does not have enough funds to cover the cheque.