Explain to Mr. Benson possible reasons why his firm is having difficulty meeting its payroll and it accounts payable.

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Uncle Benson SuperMart has been one of the fast growing Caribbean firms for the last five years in terms of sales and profits. The firm has consistently maintained a sales level and profit level above the average for the wholesale industry.  Mr. Benson has asked you to explain possible reasons why the firm is having difficulty meeting its payroll and it accounts payable. What would you tell Mr. Benson?

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  1. Explain to Mr. Benson possible reasons why his firm is having difficulty meeting its payroll and it accounts payable.    
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