Question

Why is working capital management one of the most important and time-consuming activities of the financial manager? What is net-working capital?

Answer 1

Answer:

Working capital is essential to a company's fundamental health and operational success. It helps in maintaining a solid balance between growth, profitability and liquidity.

Net working capital is the difference between a business/ company's current assets and current liabilities or debts.

Current assets are cash, accounts receivable and inventories of raw materials and finished goods

Current liabilities are accounts payable.

Explanation:

Working capital helps to maintain smooth operations and help improve a company's earnings and profitability and it includes:

1. Inventory management

2. Management of accounts receivable and account payable.