$14.$ Which of the following statements regarding a firm stretching their accounts payable is false?

a$)$ A firm$$s credit rating might be negatively impacted by frequent delays in paying suppliers.

b$)$ The supplier might demand COD $($Cash on Delivery$)$ or CBD $($Cash before Delivery$)$ going forward.

c$)$ The supplier might choose to discontinue their relationship with the firm if they viewed them as a delinquent customer and if they had doubts as to whether they would receive payment.

d$)$ The cost of credit, in some circumstances, would increase as payments are delayed.