The Length of Time Between the Sale of Inventory and the Collection

question 90

Multiple Choice

The length of time between the sale of inventory and the collection of the payment for that sale is called the:

• A) operating cycle.
• B) inventory period.
• C) accounts receivable period.
• D) accounts payable period.
• E) cash cycle.

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Definitions:

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