Which of These Factors Could Cause Operating Profit to Be

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of these factors could cause operating profit to be more than cash flow from operations?

• A)An increase in the balance of accounts receivable over the period.
• B)An increase in the balance of inventory over the period.
• C)An increase in the balance of accounts payable over the period.
• D)Both A and B.

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