Determine whether the following is a source or use of fund:
A dividend is paid-
Issue of short-term debt-
Long-term debt decreased by $1,000,000
Next year's taxes are prepaid
Wages and salaies are paid
Accounts receivable balance is reduced
Accounts payable balance is reduced
Marketable Securities are purchased
Marketable Securities are liquidated
A bank loan is repaid
Determine whether the following will INCREASE, DECREASE, or have NO EFFECT on the operating cycle
Accounts payable goes up
Accounts receivable goes down
Customers take longer to pay for the goods-Increase
Payments to suppliers are accelerated
Inventory takes longer to get sold
Accounts Receivables Turnover ratio increases from 5 times to 7 times
Accounts Payable Turnover ratio increases from 5 times to 7 times
Inventory Turnover ratio increases from 5 times to 7 times