One Objective of Accounts Payable Is to Authorize Payment Only

question 15

Multiple Choice

One objective of accounts payable is to authorize payment only for goods or services actually ordered and received.The best way to process supplier invoices is to use

• A)electronic funds transfer for small,occasional purchases from suppliers.
• B)a nonvoucher system.
• C)EDI for all small,occasional purchases from suppliers.
• D)a disbursement voucher system.

Understand the capacity limits of short-term memory.

Recognize the role of expertise in information processing.

Distinguish between different types of memory (e.g., iconic, short-term, long-term).

Identify and apply various mnemonic devices and memory aids.

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Definitions:

Cash Conversion

The process by which a company turns its inventory or other current assets into cash, often measured through cycles or time periods.

Usable Cash

The portion of cash balances that is readily available for business operations or other immediate use, excluding reserved or allocated funds.

Target Cash Balance

The desired cash balance that a firm plans to maintain in order to conduct business.

Seasonal Patterns

Seasonal patterns are recurring fluctuations in data or activity levels that occur at specific times of the year.