Which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) Similar to the situation with its accounts receivable, a firm should monitor its accounts payable to ensure that it is making its payments at an optimal time.
B) Some firms ignore the payment due period and pay later, in a practice referred to as pushing the accounts payable.
C) Suppliers may react to a firm whose payments are always late by imposing terms of cash on delivery (COD) or cash before delivery (CBD).
D) If the accounts payable outstanding is 40 days and the terms are 2/10, net 30, the firm can conclude that it generally pays late and may be risking supplier difficulties.
B
Explanation: B) Some firms ignore the payment due period and pay later, in a practice referred to as stretching the accounts payable.
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