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CIPS Exam L4M2 Topic 2 Question 50 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M2 exam
Question #: 50
Topic #: 2
[All L4M2 Questions]

Which of the following always impact negatively on a company's cash flow? Select TWO that ap-ply

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Suggested Answer: B, D

To answer this question, candidates are required to remember the cash flow cycle and cost entries as well as the impact of their timing on a business.

Source: https://cfoperspective.com/free-your-cash-trapped-in-the-cash-conversion-cycle/

Shorter payment term and more inventory are likely to have negative impact on the cash flow be-cause the buyer has to pay sooner and greater.

'Customers agree to pay immediately' will increase the organisation's bank account sooner.

Depreciation has no impact on cash flow as it is only listed in Profit and Loss statement.

Increasing revenue may have negative or positive impact on cash flow, depending on the real situation.


LO 1, AC 1.4

Contribute your Thoughts:

Brice
6 days ago
But what about D and E? If suppliers shorten their payment period and customers pay immediately, wouldn't that improve cash flow?
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Samira
7 days ago
Wait, immediate payment from cusSamiraers is a bad thing? I'm so confused, this question is messing with my head!
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Candida
11 days ago
Definitely more inventory and depreciation of fixed assets - those are cash outflows. The other options seem a bit tricky.
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Edna
16 days ago
Hmm, increasing revenue should be a good thing for cash flow, right? I'm going to have to think this one through.
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Larae
9 days ago
Supplier shortening their payment period and more inventory
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Denny
10 days ago
More inventory and depreciation of fixed asset
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Laila
11 days ago
Increasing revenue and customers agreeing to pay immediately
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Dannie
20 days ago
I agree with Carmen. More inventory ties up cash and depreciation reduces the value of assets.
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Carmen
23 days ago
I think B and C always impact negatively on cash flow.
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