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

question 9

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 change in net working capital =

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Definitions:

Financial Statements

Formal records that convey the business activities and financial performance of a company, including balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.

Closing Entries

These are journal entries made at the end of an accounting period to transfer temporary account balances to permanent accounts.

Income Statement

A financial statement that reports a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period, showing how net income is derived from business operations.

Adjusted Trial Balance

A list of all accounts and their balances after adjustments, used to prepare financial statements.