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Chapter 14, Problem 3RQ
a)
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To discuss: Probable effect of ‘rapidly rising sales’ on a company’s cash position.
b)
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To discuss: Probable effect of ‘a delay in payment of payables’ on a firm’s cash position.
c)
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To discuss: Probable effect of ‘a more liberal credit policy on sales’ on a firm’s cash position.
d)
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To discuss: Probable effect of ‘holding larger inventories’ on a firm’s cash position.
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