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working capital

SSadaf4y ago
hello sir ! this question is from kit i am not able to understand the explanation given , answer is non currennt asset are sold can you please explain me Gorwa Co's net working capital (ie current assets less current liabilities) is most likely to increase in which of the following situations? ? Payments to suppliers are delayed ? The period of credit extended to customers is reduced ? Non-current assets are sold ? Inventory levels are increased i thought answer would be payments to suppliers are delayed
John MoffatJohn MoffatTutor4y ago#1
If payments to suppliers are delayed then payables (which are a current liability) will increase and therefore the working capital will decrease. If non-current assets are sold, then cash will increase and therefore the working capital will increase.
HHillary4y ago#2
@John Moffat Sir if If payments to suppliers are delayed then payables (which are a current liability) increases, there by increasing working capital. But isnt inventory from suppliers shown in the current assets will also increase, thereby maintaining the balance of working capital?.
John MoffatJohn MoffatTutor4y ago#3
Delaying payment supplies increases payables. They are a currently liability and so the working capital will decrease, not increase. Delaying payment to supplies will not affect the inventory - the inventory has been purchased whether payment for them is delayed or not.
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