Question

The December 31, 2015, balance sheet of Maria’s Tennis Shop, Inc., showed current assets of $1,105 and current liabilities of $915. The December 31, 2016, balance sheet showed current assets of $1,320 and current liabilities of $995. What was the company's 2016 change in net working capital, or NWC? (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your answer to the nearest whole number, e.g., 32.) Change in net working capital

Answer 1

Answer:

$165

Explanation:

The working capital of organization is the difference between the current assets and the current liabilities of the organization. It shows if a company has enough short term assets or asset that can be converted quickly to cash to settle obligations that will arise in the short term.

Working capital as at December 31, 2015

=$1,105 - $915

=$190

Working capital as at December 31, 2016

=$1,320 - $955

=$365

Change in working capital in 2016

= $365 - $190

= $165