Chapter 17, Problem 5E

Consider how the role of accountants has changed over time. Just a few short decades ago, many accountants were writing down by hand each business transaction into a general journal, manually posting to the general ledger, and physically adding ledger figures to construct trial balances and financial statements. Imagine how many people it took to perform these processes and then imagine how many organizations needed these people.”  Accounting is changing once again. The relentless adoption of new technology continues to increase the automation of routine processes that accountants have performed for centuries… While this reality of machine learning and artificial intelligence could be perceived as a threat to the accounting profession, it should instead be seen as an opportunity: accountants can once again shed the responsibility for mundane, time-consuming transactions and focus instead on value-added activities. Accountants can leverage their newfound time into driving business…

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.

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