An electrical retail company is due to report lower pre-Tax profits than the previous year....

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An electrical retail company is due to report lower pre-Tax profits than the previous year. Management fear investor dissatisfaction. Which of the following measures before the year end could improve the draft profit figure?

  • A) Delaying payment to creditors
  • B) Postponement of an investment in new equipment
  • C) A reduction in the provision for bad and doubtful debts
  • D) A reduction in the proposed dividend for the year

Correct Answer: C) A reduction in the provision for bad and doubtful debts



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