Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) If a firm increases its sales while holding its accounts receivable constant, then, other things held constant, its days' sales outstanding will decline.
• B) If a security analyst saw that a firm's days' sales outstanding (DSO) was higher than the industry average and was also increasing and trending still higher, this would be interpreted as a sign of strength.
• C) If a firm increases its sales while holding its accounts receivable constant, then, other things held constant, its days' sales outstanding (DSO) will increase.
• D) There is no relationship between the days' sales outstanding (DSO) and the average collection period (ACP).These ratios measure entirely different things.
• E) A reduction in accounts receivable would have no effect on the current ratio, but it would lead to an increase in the quick ratio.

Comprehend how continuing guarantees work and the effects of modifications to loan agreements.

Recognize the implications of using personal property as security under the Personal Property Security Act.

Understand debtor's rights, including the right to redeem collateral after possession by a creditor.

Analyze legal consequences in scenarios where secured transactions are involved, including the rights and obligations of parties.

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Definitions:

Account Numbers

Unique identifiers assigned to individual accounts in an organization's chart of accounts, facilitating accurate recording, classification, and reporting of financial transactions.

Normal Credit Balances

Accounts with a credit balance as expected in the accounting equation; for instance, liabilities, equity, and revenue accounts normally have credit balances.

Revenues

The total amount of money received by a company for goods sold or services provided during a certain period of time.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all operating expenses, taxes, and interest are deducted from total revenue.