If accounts payable increased to $$97,899\mathrm{.}54$ in $2022$ and keeps rising, what does this signify and what action should be taken?

A$.$ The company is efficiently managing its cash flow; no action needed.

B$.$ The company may be delaying payments too long, potentially harming credit terms; consider quicker payment strategies.

C$.$ Increased accounts payable is beneficial for long$-$term growth; invest more in operations.

D$.$ The company should immediately pay off all accounts payable.