Determine the Change in Net Working Capital That Appears Warranted

question 94

Essay

Determine the change in net working capital that appears warranted for the following proposed project: Inventory levels will increase 20% from their current value of $500,000; cash will increase by $25,000; wage accruals will increase by $60,000; machinery will increase by $75,000; accounts receivable-because of a new collection system-will increase by only $15,000; accounts payable will increase by $45,000. What happens to net working capital at the end of the project's life?

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Definitions:

Cumulative Dividends

Dividends on preferred shares that accumulate and must be paid out before any dividends can be distributed to common shareholders.

Consolidated Cost

The total cost that combines figures from various subsidiaries of a parent company into one aggregated total.

Unrealized Inventory Profits

Profits that result from internal sales within a company or conglomerate but have not been realized through sales to external parties.

Significant Influence

A level of control that an investor has over a business entity, typically through ownership of a significant but not majority share of voting stock.