Which One of the Following Statements Is Correct Concerning the Cash

Which one of the following statements is correct concerning the cash cycle?

A) A positive cash cycle is preferable to a negative cash cycle.
B) Increasing the accounts payable period increases the cash cycle.
C) The longer the cash cycle, the more likely a firm will need external financing.
D) The cash cycle can exceed the operating cycle if the payables period is equal to zero.
E) Adopting a more liberal accounts receivable policy will tend to decrease the cash cycle.