Considering Each Item Independently and Holding Other Things Constant, Which

Considering each item independently and holding other things constant, which of the following actions would reduce a firm's need for additional capital (additional funds needed, AFN) ?

A) Increase the firm's dividend payout ratio.
B) Decrease the firm's days sales outstanding (DSO) .
C) Decrease the firm's profit margin.
D) Increase the firm's expected sales growth.
E) Decrease the firm's accrual accounts (e.g., accrued wages and taxes) .