Helena Furnishings Wants to Reduce Its Cash Conversion Cycle

Multiple Choice

Helena Furnishings wants to reduce its cash conversion cycle. Which of the following actions should it take?

A) Increase average inventory without increasing sales.
B) Take steps to reduce the DSO.
C) Start paying its bills sooner, which would reduce the average accounts payable but not affect sales.
D) Sell common stock to retire long-term bonds.
E) Sell an issue of long-term bonds and use the proceeds to buy back some of its common stock.