Corporate Finance

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What is the purpose of managing working capital?

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To ensure businesses have sufficient liquidity to meet their short-term requirements, such as day-to-day operations.

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What can happen to a profitable company if it does not manage its working capital effectively?

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It may become insolvent if it does not have the cash to pay for its daily operations.

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How is working capital defined?

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It is the capital available for conducting day-to-day operations, usually the excess of current assets over current liabilities.

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What is the goal of working capital management?

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To ensure that a company's cash level is appropriate to meet the working capital requirements.

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What are the risks of low cash levels in a business?

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They run the risk of bankruptcy.

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What does a conservative working capital policy entail?

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Holding higher levels of cash to ensure the company's working capital requirements are funded.

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What is the Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC)?

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It is the time a company spends on inventory until it converts it back to cash.

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What are the three main periods that contribute to the Cash Conversion Cycle?

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1. Inventory conversion period 2. Average collection period 3. Average payment period.

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How is the Cash Conversion Cycle calculated?

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CCC = Inventory conversion period + Average collection period - Average payment period.

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What is the theoretical CCC for ABC Company based on the provided illustration?

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2.0 months.