What Is the Net Effect on a Firm's Working Capital

question 96

Multiple Choice

What is the net effect on a firm's working capital if a new project requires: $30,000 increase in inventory, $10,000 increase in accounts receivable, $25,000 increase in machinery, and a $20,000 increase in accounts payable?

• A)- $5,000
• B)+ $10,000
• C)+ $20,000
• D)+ $45,000

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Definitions:

Variable Overhead

Those overhead costs that vary in total directly and proportionately with changes in production or activity level.

Variable Overhead Rate Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the expected variable overhead based on a standard rate.

Direct Materials Purchases Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct materials purchased and the expected (budgeted) cost of these materials.

Standard Direct Labor-Hours

The estimated amount of labor time required to produce one unit of output, based on established standards.