Define working capital and explain its importance in financial health and liquiditymanagement.2. Assess how the matching concept and accrual basis affect the reporting ofcurrent assets and liabilities.3. Using a hypothetical balance sheet (you may create one), identify at least 5current assets and 5 current liabilities and analyze how changes in theseelements affect liquidity ratios.4. Recommend at least two strategies to optimizeworking capital.

Define working capital and explain its importance in financial health and liquiditymanagement.2. Assess how the matching concept and accrual basis affect the reporting ofcurrent assets and liabilities.3. Using a hypothetical balance sheet (you may create one), identify at least 5current assets and 5 current liabilities and analyze how changes in theseelements affect liquidity ratios.4. Recommend at least two strategies to optimizeworking capital.

Entrepreneurial Finance

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Author:Leach

Publisher:Leach

Chapter5: Evaluating Operating And Financial Performance

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