- 20 Marks
MI – Nov 2014 – L1 – SB – Q1 – Budgeting
This question focuses on defining working capital, explaining the working capital cycle, and calculating it based on given data.
Question
a. Working capital is generally understood to mean the difference between current assets and current liabilities. Explain the term working capital cycle. (2 Marks)
b. List FIVE factors that determine the working capital requirements of a firm. (5 Marks)
c. GLORY Limited has provided you with the following data regarding next year’s budget that has just been presented to the board by the financial controller of the company:
Budgeted Average Amount Outstanding | N |
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Inventory: Raw materials | 480,000 |
Work-in-Progress | 360,000 |
Finished goods | 244,800 |
Receivables | 600,600 |
Payables | (422,400) |
Budgeted Average Working Capital | 1,263,000 |
The following are available daily averages:
Daily Averages | N |
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Revenue | 9,240 |
Cost of Sales | 7,200 |
Purchases of raw materials | 3,840 |
You are required to compute the working capital cycle based on the above figures. (13 Marks)
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