The time period necessary to convert cash to raw materials, convert raw materials into finished products, sell the products, and collect on the account receivable is referred to as the ______ cycle.

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Answer:

Operating cycle

Explanation:

The operating cycle = Days inventory outstanding + days sale outstanding

where,

Day inventory outstanding = (Beginning inventory + ending inventory) ÷ cost of goods sold × number of days in a year

And,

Day sale outstanding = (Beginning Accounts receivable + ending Accounts receivable) ÷ Net sales × number of days in a year

The operating cycle is a combination of both days inventory outstanding and day sale outstanding