[Fill in the blank with the direction of change: + for an increase, - for a decrease, NC for no change. Arrows are also OK.]

A change in the terms of credit from immediate cash (n0) to 2/20,n60 ___________ the cost of credit.

When a regression equation is used to forecast, an increase in sales ___________the equations slope.

Acquiring inventory with the firms cash ___________ the firms assets.

An increase in lease payments ___________ the lessees cash inflows.

If accounts receivable are sold (factored) for a larger discount, the implied interest cost___________ .

An increase in depreciation ___________ operating income.

A decrease is accruals ___________ the firms need for external finance.

If accounts receivable are sold for a larger discount, the implied interest cost ___________.

If a greater proportion of a firms earnings are retained, the need for external financing___________.

A reduction in a firms net profit margin ___________ the firms liabilities.