MANAGEMENT

BUISENESS MANAGEMENT

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The difference between current assets and current liabilities is called ____
A
Net working capital
B
Gross working capital
C
Fixed capital
D
Working capital
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Working capital is the difference between a company’s current assets and current liabilities. Working capital can be negative if current liabilities are greater than current assets.

Detailed explanation-2: -Working capital is calculated by subtracting current liabilities from current assets, as listed on the company’s balance sheet. Current assets include cash, accounts receivable and inventory. Current liabilities include accounts payable, taxes, wages and interest owed.

Detailed explanation-3: -Simply put, Net Working Capital (NWC) is the difference between a company’s current assets and current liabilities on its balance sheet. It is a measure of a company’s liquidity and its ability to meet short-term obligations, as well as fund operations of the business.

Detailed explanation-4: -Net working capital (NWC) is also referred to as working capital and is a way to measure a company’s ability to pay off short-term liabilities. NWC is often used by business owners and accountants to quickly check a company’s financial health at any given moment.

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