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WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

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What is working capital?

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Working capital is the difference between current assets and current liabilities. It represents the short-term liquidity available to a firm for its day-to-day operations.

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What is the Creditors Turnover Ratio used for in working capital analysis?

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It measures how quickly a firm pays its suppliers.

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What is the formula for Net Working Capital?

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Net Working Capital = Current Assets – Current Liabilities. A positive NWC indicates the firm can meet its short-term obligations from its short-term assets.

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What is the Net Working Capital Cycle?

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Time taken to convert net current assets into cash.

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What are the main components of current assets in working capital management?

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Current assets include cash and bank balances, short-term investments, sundry debtors, bills receivable, inventory (stock), and prepaid expenses.

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What is Tandon Committee's First Method of lending for working capital?

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Bank finances 75% of total current assets minus current liabilities.

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What is the Operating Cycle concept in working capital?

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The Operating Cycle (also called the Cash Conversion Cycle) is the time taken from purchasing raw materials to collecting cash from debtors. A shorter cycle implies lower working capital requirement.

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What is Tandon Committee's Second Method of lending?

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Bank finances 75% of current assets minus all current liabilities.

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