In: Finance
Which one of the following is a source of cash?
an increase in fixed assets | ||
an increase in accounts payable | ||
a decrease in long-term debt | ||
the payment of a cash dividend | ||
an increase in accounts receivable |
The correct answer is option b) an increase in accounts payable
An increase in accounts payable indicates that the firm is delaying its payments to the suppliers. So, the company is holding on to the cash for a longer time period, which is a source of cash.
All other answer options are the use of cash.