Essentials of Corporate Finance
Essentials of Corporate Finance
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ISBN: 9780078034756
Author: Stephen A. Ross, Randolph W. Westerfield, Bradford D. Jordan
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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To discuss: Whether it is possible for a firm to have too much cash and the reason for the shareholders concern towards gathering large amounts of cash.

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Cash management indicates a broad area of finance that involves the collection, handling, and cash usage. It includes evaluating the cash flow, market liquidity, and investments.

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If a firm has too much cash than it requires for the operations and planned expenses, then the excess cash have an opportunity cost. If a firm gathers large amounts of cash, it can be invested potentially in many possible ways.

Moreover, the excess cash on hand will lead to poorly thought-out decision of management. The thought is that maintaining the low level of cash pushes the management to pay careful attention to the capital spending and cash flow.

Conclusion

It is possible for the firm to have too much cash, where the additional cost is the opportunity cost.

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