Multiple Choice
Which of the following actions would likely shorten the length of the cash conversion cycle?
A) adopting a new inventory system that reduces the inventory conversion period
B) reducing the average DSO on its accounts receivable
C) reducing the amount of time the company takes to pay its suppliers
D) both a and b
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