Which of the Following Statements in Respect of the Management

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements in respect of the management of receivables best reflects the reality for Posers?

• A) Receivables have gone up as expected in line with the increase in sales
• B) There is no cause for concern as they are stable over time
• C) The collection period has increased by around 50% which is concerning
• D) The collection period has nearly doubled which is very concerning

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