Asked by Chris Palomino on Jun 25, 2024

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Selling obsolete inventory below cost just to get rid of it will tend to decrease the inventory period.

Inventory Period

The average time it takes for a company to turn its inventory into sales, indicating how quickly products are sold.

Obsolete Inventory

Items in stock that are out of date or no longer in demand, often leading to reduced value or write-offs.

  • Identify strategies to manage and optimize the cash cycle.
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Sherika PrinceJun 28, 2024
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Explanation :
Selling obsolete inventory, even below cost, reduces the total inventory on hand, which in turn decreases the inventory period by shortening the time inventory remains in stock before being sold.