Helena Furnishings wants to reduce its cash conversion cycle. Which of the following actions should it take? Increases average inventory without increasing sales. Sell common stock to retire long-term bonds. Sell an issue of long-term bonds and use the proceeds to buy back some of its common stock. Start paying its bills sooner, which would reduce the average accounts payable but not affect sales, Take steps to reduce the trade receivables conversion period. D Question 20 2 pts Other things held constant, which of the following will cause an increase in net working capital? O Missing inventory is written off against retained earnings. O Cash is used to buy marketable securities. Long term bonds are retired with the proceeds of a preferred stock issue. O A cash dividend is declared and paid