- CFA Exams
- CFA Level I Exam
- Topic 3. Corporate Issuers
- Learning Module 4. Working Capital and Liquidity
- Subject 3. Managing Working Capital and Liquidity
CFA Practice Question
Which of the following managers have a direct influence on a firm's accounts payable balance?
II. Production manager
III. Payables manager
IV. Controller
I. Credit manager
II. Production manager
III. Payables manager
IV. Controller
Correct Answer: II, III, and IV
The credit manager deals with accounts receivable only.
User Contributed Comments 5
| User | Comment |
|---|---|
| Sumit14 | what is the role of a controller?
Investopdia says |
| cong | control freak, hence the top level. |
| johntan1979 | It can also be spelled comptroller. |
| gill15 | And I know its simple...I just like knowing what section and everything belongs |
| reccy | Production manager influences because he can increase/decrease purchase levels, since he needs those for production. Payables & controller decide when to payoff the purchases made by production |