Which of the Following Statements Is NOT CORRECT

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT CORRECT?

• A) Credit policy has an impact on working capital because it influences both sales and the time before receivables are collected.
• B) The cash budget is useful to help estimate future financing needs, especially the need for short-term working capital loans.
• C) If a firm wants to generate more cash flow from operations in the next month or two, it could change its credit policy from 2/10 net 30 to net 60.
• D) Managing working capital is important because it influences financing decisions and the firm's profitability.
• E) A company may hold a relatively large amount of cash and marketable securities if it is uncertain about its volume of sales, profits, and cash flows during the coming year.

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Definitions:

Gross Profit

The difference between sales revenue and the cost of goods sold, reflecting the fundamental profitability of the goods sold.

Cost Method

An accounting approach used for investments, wherein the investment is recorded at cost and adjusted only for dividends received, impairments, or changes in fair value.

Consolidated Income Statement

A financial statement that presents the combined financial results of a parent company and its subsidiaries as one single entity.

Income Tax Expense

The amount of money a company owes in taxes based on its taxable income for a given fiscal period.