1-1 Introduction The purpose of this chapter is to present the background of the research problem and how we creating our research question. The delimitation 's, research gap and the expected role that the study can bring will be tested in the later part of the chapter. 1-2 Nature of the problem Actually, most of the recent finance researchers have generally focused on large size companies deep understanding of long-term financial decisions, which include investments types, the capital source of fund, earnings dividends or corporation assessment decisions. On the other hand, short-term assets and liabilities are very important elements of total assets and must to be carefully examined. Managing of these short-term assets and liabilities needs a deep understanding, where those factors affecting directly the working capital management which play a critical role in an enterprise’s cost-effectiveness and risk as well as its value (Smith, 1980). Effective management of …show more content…
The clear fact that show that more than 20% of failures were as a result of written off debts or poor receivable management (Padachi, 2006). We can see that in developed countries such as US, Canada, England, it has long been stable that effective management of working capital playing very important role for success and survival of small businesses (Deloof, 2003).In the latest financial crisis and the downfall that come after since 2008 have carried more attention and focusing on the investment that enterprises build in short-term assets and the capitals used with a maturity of less one year which represent the key portion of items on an enterprise balance
Net working capital represents organization’s operating liquidity. In order to compute the net working capital, total current assets are divided from total current liabilities. When there is sufficient excess of current assets over current liabilities, an organization might be considered sufficiently liquid. Another ratio that helps in assessing the operating liquidity of as company is a current ratio. The ratio is calculated by dividing the total current assets over total current liabilities. When the current ratio is high, the organization has enough of current assets to pay for the liabilities. Yet, another mean of calculating the organization’s debt-paying ability is the debt ratio. To calculate the ratio, total liabilities are divided by total assets. The computation gives information on what proportion of organization’s assets is financed by a debt, and what is the entity’s ability to pay for current and long term liabilities. Lower debt ratio is better, because the low liabilities require low debt payments. To be able to lend money, an organization’s current ratio has to fall above a certain level, also the debt ratio cannot rise above a certain threshold. Otherwise, the entity will not be able to lend money or will have to pay high penalties. The following steps can be undertaken by a company to keep the debt ratio within normal
This memorandum shall provide an in depth analysis of Target Corporation’s performance for the most current for the year 2014. To obtain a better understanding of Target Corporation’s performance the following categories shall be addressed: Preliminary analytical procedures, Accounting policy efficiency and reliability, Evaluation of Disclosure Controls, Evaluating Company’s technology system and its Risks, Substantive Procedures, Payout ratio in the Target Corporation financials, Fraud Considerations and Extended Procedures.
The aim of this paper is to explore and critically analysing two research articles. The critical analysis will explain the importance of the study, evaluate design and research method used in those articles. To identify any gaps it will provide the literature review in those researches and possibility for the new study. The project plan, for the possible research will be developed on a potential gaps and the essay will finish with the conclusion.
In response to the question set, I will go into detail of the study, consisting of the background, main hypotheses, as well the aims, procedure and results gathered from the study; explaining the four research methods chosen to investigate, furthering into the three methods actually tested.
The increasing trend in the quick ratio from 4.7 to 7.7 during 2013 – 2014 shows that its quick assets are more as compared to its current liabilities. This shows that the firm is easily paying off its current liabilities. Similarly, the increasing trend in the current ratio reflects that the firm is easily paying off its current debts by using profits generated from its current operations. Likewise, the increasing trend in the asset turnover ratio means that the firm is using its assets productively.
The decision regarding the level of overall investment in working capital is a cost/benefit trade-off - liquidity versus profitability. Unprofitable companies can survive if they have liquidity. Profitable companies can fail if they run out of cash to pay their liabilities. Liquidity in the context of working capital management means having enough cash or ready access to cash to meet all payment obligations when these fall due. The main sources of liquidity are
iii. Short-term funds are less expensive than long-term funds. MANAGEMENT OF WORKING CAPITAL:- Working capital refers to all aspects of the administration of both current assets and current liabilities. In other words, working capital management is concerned with the problems that arise in attempting to manage the current assets, the current liabilities, and the interrelationships that exist between them. Moreover, different components of working capital are to be properly balanced in such a way that during one complete production or trade cycle the cash should be available for purchase of fresh material and for running the business including operating expenses, after realization of sale proceeds of earlier cycle without any hurdles.
What do you understand by the phrase “stakeholder analysis”? Attempt a stakeholder analysis of an organisation that you are closely associated with.
Now within the rest of this paper you will be finding a few different things getting discussed. Staring it off we will be discussing the articles that we have found to make our arguments and hypotheses. After wrapping up the literature reviews we will be discussing the hypotheses thus continuing onto our variables and indicators. Once we discuss our hypotheses we will be moving onto the research design. The research design will have our general issues, sampling, and methods.
According to Jones and Tilley (2003), poor financial management is a serious hurdle when starting a business. Lack of funds and investment capital are the major challenges that have accounted for the high rates of failure among SMEs.
This research present paper examines the financial performance of identified units in the steel industry in India in terms of working capital management. Working capital management refers to the administration of all components of working capital cash, marketable securities, debtors and stock and creditors. Working capital is one of the powerful measurements of the financial position. The words of H. G. Guthmann clearly explain the importance of working capital. “Working Capital is the life blood and nerve center of the business. The goal of working capital management is to manage the firm’s current assets and current liabilities in such a way that a satisfactory level of working capital is maintained. In several units, there is adequate working capital but the mismanagement of working capital increases the costs and reduces the rate of return. The efficient management of working capital minimizes the cost and can do
Research on the Sources of Finance for a Business Firms sometimes need to raise finance for Working Capital and Capital Expenditure. Explain what each is and give examples. · Working Capital (or Revenue Expenditure) The working capital is made up of the current assets net of the current liabilities. It is vital to a business to have sufficient working capital to meet all its requirements. Many businesses have gone under, not because they were unprofitable, but because they suffered from shortages of working capital.
Maintaining a company’s financial assets is a daunting task. Cash management techniques and short-term financing provide accounting executives with the tools needed to survive the constant changes within the economy. The combination of these tools and the knowledge of the world economy will assist companies in maintaining current assets and facilitates growth.
Short term and long capital are needed for organizations to survive in today's economy. Organization's now more that ever need these different sources to diversify, expand or to keep processes more efficient thus keeping them at the head of the pack. Today's businesses and consumers demand for speed and quality of products.
After establishing the research problem and what results are wanted, it will define how it will find the answers. Research is a form of collection and interpretation of information that will form the basis of finding answers to questions. The research uses theories and methods that h...