Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)The aging schedule is also sometimes augmented by analysis of the payments pattern,which provides information on the percentage of monthly sales that the firm collects in each month after the sale.
• B)Because accounts receivable days can be calculated from the firm's financial statement,outside investors commonly use this measure to evaluate a firm's credit management policy.
• C)If the aging schedule gets "top-heavy"-that is,if the percentages in the upper half of the schedule begin to increase-the firm will likely need to revisit its credit policy.
• D)Seasonal sales patterns may cause the number calculated for the accounts receivable days to change depending on when the calculation takes place.

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Definitions:

Unsecured Loan

A loan given without requiring collateral from the borrower.

Underinvestment

The situation where a company or individual invests less than is optimal, potentially leading to lower returns or growth than possible.

Net Present Value

The difference between the present value of cash inflows and outflows over a period of time, used in capital budgeting to assess the profitability of an investment.

Liquidated

The process of converting assets into cash or paying off a debt by selling assets, often related to the winding down or closing of a business.