The Difference Between a Firm's Operating Cycle and Its Cash

question 39

Multiple Choice

The difference between a firm's operating cycle and its cash cycle is

• A) its account receivable days.
• B) its accounts payable days.
• C) its inventory days.
• D) there is no difference between the cash and operating cycles.

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