Question

Changes in net operating working capital should not be reflected in a capital budgeting cash flow analysis because capital budgeting relates to fixed assets, not working capital. T/F

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is False.

Explanation:

Net working capital, or "Working Capital" is simply the difference between current or current assets and current or short-term liabilities of a company.

Cash flow, on the other hand, is the net amount of cash and its equivalents that is transferred inside and outside the company and that may originate in operational, investment or financing activities.

Cash flow will have an operational origin, when there is a net decrease in working capital. In this situation there will be a net cash release that the company can use freely to honor debts, reinvest in operations, pay dividends, cover expenses or provide funds for future investments.

A negative cash flow, from the point of view of operations, implies that the company has increased its cash demands to finance sales on credit or inventory. That is, it has increased its investment in working capital. Situation that will require an analysis that allows a better way to manage capital.