Working capital is needed for the following purposes:
(1) replenishment of inventory
(2) provision of operating expenses
(3) support for credit sales
(4) provision of a safety margin
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Working capital is a company's short term financial well being and efficiency. Working capital margin is a sum of the company's gross working assets over the long term.
Paucity of working capital means shortage of working capital. A business house may face shortage of working capital which can be compensated by personal source, private or bank loan.
Working capital is considered a fixed asset and is part of the operational capital. Working capital is calculated as current assets minus current liabilities.
Net working capital = current assets - current liabilities
distinguish between temporary and permanent working capital?