Intermediate Accounting 14th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0470587237
ISBN 13: 978-0-47058-723-2

Chapter 5 - Balance Sheet and Statement of Cash Flows - Questions - Page 279: 14

Answer

Working capital is the excess of current assets over current liabilities. This is the buffer available to meet the financial demands of the operating cycle.

Work Step by Step

Organizations should always ensure they have favorable working capital, therefore enabling efficient handling of unforeseen obligations.
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