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

question 11

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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Definitions:

Legal Costs

Legal costs refer to the expenses incurred in obtaining legal services, including lawyer fees, court costs, and other related expenses.

Administrative Costs

Expenses related to the general administration of a business, such as salaries of senior executives, legal and accounting services.

Unlevered Firm

A business that does not have any debt in its capital structure, relying solely on equity for funding.

Cost of Capital

The rate of return a company must pay to its securities holders, serving as the opportunity cost of using capital resources for an investment.