Which of the Following Actions Should Reece Windows Take If

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions should Reece Windows take if it wants to reduce its cash conversion cycle?

• A) Take steps to reduce the DSO.
• B) Start paying its bills sooner, which would reduce the average accounts payable but not affect sales.
• C) Sell common stock to retire long-term bonds.
• D) Sell an issue of long-term bonds and use the proceeds to buy back some of its common stock.
• E) Increase average inventory without increasing sales.

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Definitions:

Direct Materials

Raw materials directly used in the production of goods, whose costs are easily traced to the finished product.

Underapplied Overhead

A situation in which overhead assigned to work in process is less than the overhead incurred.

Cost of Goods Sold

The immediate expenses linked to the manufacture of a company's sold products, encompassing both materials and labor.

Cost Accounting

The process of recording, classifying, and allocating all costs associated with the production of goods and services.