How much cash is hiding in working capital?
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| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Revenue for the year | 3,650 |
| Cost of goods sold for the year | 2,190 |
| Receivables at year end | 450 |
| Inventory at year end | 360 |
| Payables at year end | 240 |
The prompt
The food maker in the table above is short of cash. The finance director asks how long cash is tied up today, and how much cash it would free if customers paid 10 days faster.
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3. Speak the case out loud. Your partner shares data when you ask, then scores you with the rubric.
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