Determine whether the following is a source or use of fund:

A dividend is paid-

Issue of short-term debt-

Long-term debt decreased by $1,000,000

Next year's taxes are prepaid

Wages and salaies are paid

Accounts receivable balance is reduced

Accounts payable balance is reduced

Marketable Securities are purchased

Marketable Securities are liquidated

A bank loan is repaid

Determine whether the following will INCREASE, DECREASE, or have NO EFFECT on the operating cycle

Accounts payable goes up

Accounts receivable goes down

Customers take longer to pay for the goods-Increase

Payments to suppliers are accelerated

Inventory takes longer to get sold

Accounts Receivables Turnover ratio increases from 5 times to 7 times

Accounts Payable Turnover ratio increases from 5 times to 7 times

Inventory Turnover ratio increases from 5 times to 7 times