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ISBN: 9781264331062

Author: Ross

Publisher: MCG CUSTOM

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Chapter 2, Problem 8CQ

Net Working Capital and Capital Spending Could a company’s change in net working capital be negative in a given year? (Hint: Yes.) Explain how this might come about. What about net capital spending?

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Net Working Capital and Capital Spending Could a company’s change in net working capital be negative in a given year? ( Hint: Yes.) Explain how this might come about. What about net capital spending?

Solution Summary: The author explains the difference between the current assets and current liabilities of a company is called net working capital.

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