Which of the Following Statements About Net Working Capital (NWC)

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about net working capital (NWC) is correct?

• A) NWC is positive for all firms.
• B) As NWC decreases, potential liquidity increases.
• C) NWC excludes inventory, which is deemed illiquid.
• D)Decreases in NWC can increase the firm's risk.

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Definitions:

Year-End

The end of a financial year, a period used for accounting purposes and preparing financial statements.

Adjusting Entries

Entries made in the accounting records at the end of an accounting period to allocate income and expenses to the period in which they actually occurred.

Merchandising Company

A company that purchases goods ready for sale and sells them to customers, typically involved in retail or wholesale trade.

Service Company

A business that provides intangible products or services to consumers, rather than physical goods.