
Principles of Managerial Finance
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Author: Gitman
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Chapter 15, Problem 15.1P
a)
Summary Introduction
To calculate: The operating cycle.
Introduction:
Operating cycle:
It is the average time required by a firm to invest money to produce goods and receive the cash from the selling of those goods.
b)
Summary Introduction
To calculate: The cash conversion cycle.
Introduction:
Cash conversion cycle:
It is the metric used to measure the overall effectiveness of the management of a company. It includes the overall health of the company.
c)
Summary Introduction
To calculate: The amount of resources needed.
d)
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To explain: How the management can reduce the cash conversion cycle.
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