Download or read book How Profitability Matters the Working Capital Management written by Ashfaq Ahmad and published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2015-08-21 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the influence of working capital management on textile firm's profitability. For this purpose panel data of KSE listed 115 textile companies from 2006-2011 is used. In this study, researcher used ROA as proxy of dependent variable that is profitability of the firm. Current assets to total asset ratio and Current liabilities to total asset ratio are used as independent variables. Quick ratio and debt equity ratio are used as control variables. GLS Regression analysis applied to find out the relationship between working capital policies and profitability. So, results show that conservative working capital investment policy have positive influence on firm's profitability. And aggressive working capital financing policy is also influence the profitability. QR has also positive relation with profitability but debt equity ratio is negatively related. Textile area of Pakistan is very important and considerable because this area is more productive. That's why the management of resources and obligations are also important to enhance its productivity. So, this study is useful for textile management to increase their profitability.

Download or read book Working Capital Management written by Lorenzo Preve and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2010-04-28 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Working Capital Management provides a general framework that will help managers understand working capital using a comprehensive approach that links operating decisions to their financial implications and to the overall business strategy. It will also help managers to gain a better understanding of the key drivers to profitability and value creation.

Download or read book Working Capital Management Concepts And Strategies written by H Kent Baker and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2023-03-21 with total page 543 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Working capital refers to the money that a company uses to finance its daily operations. Proper management of working capital is critical to financial health and operational success. Working capital management (WCM) aims to maximize operational efficiency by maintaining a delicate balance among growth, profitability, and liquidity. WCM is a continuous responsibility focusing on a firm's day-to-day operations involving short-term assets and liabilities. By efficiently managing a firm's cash, accounts receivable, inventories, and accounts payable, managers can help maintain smooth operations and improve a company's earnings and profitability. By contrast, poor WCM could lead to a lower credit score, financial insolvency, legal troubles, liquidation of assets, and potential bankruptcy.This book provides an objective look into the dynamic world of WCM. Its coverage extends from discussing basic concepts and their applications to increasingly complex and real-world situations. The book stresses that WCM is a combination of both art and science. This volume spans the gamut from theoretical to practical while offering the right balance of detailed and user-friendly coverage. Readers can gain an in-depth understanding of this subject from experts in this field. Those who want a broad survey will benefit, as will readers looking for more in-depth presentations of specific areas within this field of study. In summary, Working Capital Management: Concepts and Strategies provides a fresh look at this intriguing but often complex subject of WCM.

Download or read book Working Capital Management written by A. Vijay Kumar and published by Northern Book Centre. This book was released on 2001 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The study of working capital is of major importance to internal and external analysis because of its close relationship to current day-to-day business. In fact, the study of working capital management needs special attention for the efficient working and survival of a business. It has been often observed that the shortage of working capital leads to the failure of a business. The proper management of working capital may bring about the success of a business firm. To run the business smoothly and to meet the day-to-day operational requirements, working capital funds are very essential. With this background in view, the present study was undertaken for a proper insight into the Management of working capital in the sugar industry. The book provides multidirectional and multidimensional investigation of various aspects of working capital management. The book discusses all the important aspects in a systematic manner. Apart from its extensive coverage and lucid presentation, the strength of the book lies in its Indian background. This book will be of immense use particularly to University and College teachers, Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, M.Com. B.Com., and MBA students and other professional courses. In addition, it would be a useful reference book for researchers and Financial Managers.

Download or read book Working Capital Management written by N.K. Jain and published by APH Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Impact of Working Capital Management on Profitability written by rafathunnisa Syeda and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The success of any business depends on its profitability, liquidity, and solvency. Liquidity plays an important role in the successful running of a business. Many prior studies have been conducted to measure the relationship between working capital and profitability. The results showed that the high investment in inventories and receivables is associated with lower financial performance. They found a negative relationship between Return on Assets and Inventory turnover and Cash conversion cycle the present study is designed to know the direct impact of working capital on profitability by choosing the days of collection, days of payment, days inventory converts to sales and finally the cash conversion cycle. This study examines the association between the profitability and working capital using the data of 15 US trading companies for the period of 2015 to 2019. The key points in this study are firstly there exists a negative relationship between the profitability and the average collection period, the lower the average collection period higher will be the profitability, indicating that a decrease in the number of days a firm receives payment from sales affects the profitability of the firm positively. Secondly there is a highly significant positive relationship between average payment period and profitability. This implies that the longer a firm makes the payment to its creditors, the more profitable it is. Thirdly the cash conversion cycle decreases it will lead to an increase in profitability of the firm, and managers can create a positive value for the shareholders which indicates that it has been maintained. The regression analysis showed the value for the R-squared in the model is 0.584, i.e., 58.4% of the variation in the dependent variable Net Profitability is explained by the independent variables.

Download or read book Working Capital Management written by Bhalla V.K. and published by S. Chand Publishing. This book was released on 2014 with total page 916 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Working Capital Management: An Overview 2. A Valuation Framework 3. Working Capital Policies 4. Cash Management Systems: Collection Systems 5. Cash Management Systems: Cash Concentration Systems 6. Cash Management Systems: Disbursement Systems 7. Forecasting Cash Flows 8. Corporate Liquidity And Financial Flexibility 9. Cash Management Optimisation Models 10. Receivables Management: Trade Credit 11. Receivables Management: Credit Granting Decisions 12. Monitoring Accounts Receivables 13. Payables Management And Instruments Of Short-Term Financing 14. Inventory Management 15. Programming Working Capital Management 16. Integrating Working Capital And Capital Investment Processes 17. Monetary System 18. Money Market In India 19. Banking System In India 20. Working Capital Control And Banking Policy ..... 27. Managing Short-Term International Financial Transactions Appendices Index

Download or read book The impact of working capital management on the profitability of a manufacturing company written by Jones Jalis and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2021-02-22 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bachelor Thesis from the year 2018 in the subject Business economics - Banking, Stock Exchanges, Insurance, Accounting, grade: 4.5/5.0, , course: Accounting and Finance, language: English, abstract: This study aims to evaluate the impact of working capital management and its main components on the profitability of manufacturing companies having Nigeria Bottling Company as the case study. The study is restricted to manufacturing companies (Nigeria Bottling Company) and limits itself to the information in the annual report and accounts of the company under review. This study covers a period of eight (8) years (2009-2017). Three objectives, research question and hypotheses which will serve as a guide for the project writing giving the work good direction, were formulated. The Research design and study used where Ex Post-facto design and secondary source of data respectively, population of the study is the manufacturing companies represented by Nigeria Breweries Company PLC. The data collected will be analyzed using multiple regression and simple regression to establish the relationship between both variables used in the work.

Download or read book CAPITAL INVESTMENT AND FINANCING FOR BEGINNERS written by Dr. Ajay Tyagi and published by Horizon Books ( A Division of Ignited Minds Edutech P Ltd). This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A corporate speculator embraces a monetary assessment while choosing whether to put resources into substantial resources or different business. The speculator needs to guarantee that it pays close to a reasonable incentive to buy the venture and that the monetary benefit for its proprietors is augmented. The part talks about monetary assessment with regards to venture choices with an emphasis on speculation valuation and organizing and assessment procedures. Capital gave to an organization, and any value produced inside, should just be put resources into resources if esteem is made for investors—that is, the point at which the estimation of financial advantages emerging from the advantages surpasses the cost of procuring those advantages.

Download or read book Working Capital Management and Profitability written by Muhammad Waqas Younas and published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2011-09 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today's unpredictable economic conditions pose great challenges for firms that intend to: grow, make increased profits, have healthier financial condition, and to reduce any possible risks. Funds in working capital may be utilized to address these concerns. The present research study makes an endeavor to examine relationship between working capital management policies and profitability. According to results, industrial sectors are following, significantly, different approaches to manage their working capital. All sectors illustrated that a conservative working capital investment policy generate positive returns except for one sector. Moreover, adopting an aggressive financing policy leads to higher earnings in four sectors and three sectors depicted opposite results. Present study may contribute towards the existing finance literature and current study may help the financial managers and policy makers to enhance their return on assets and equity by managing a suitable working capital investment and financing policy.

Download or read book Taxmann s Working Capital Management Comprehensive Authentic book along with Points to Remember Graded Illustrations Objective Multiple Choice Questions Assignments Problems Case Studies written by Dr. R.P. Rustagi and published by Taxmann Publications Private Limited. This book was released on 2021-04-26 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a comprehensive & authentic book on ‘Working Capital Management’. This book aims to fulfill the requirement of students of MBA/M.Com./PGDM/CFA & other Postgraduate Courses in Commerce and Management. This book aims to fill the gap between theory and practice of working capital management. The finance managers will find the text worthwhile in their pursuit of updating the knowledge about current thinking & developments taking place in the area of working capital management. The Present Publication is the Reprint 2021 Edition, authored by Dr. R.P. Rustagi, with the following noteworthy features: • The subject-matter is presented in a simple, systematic method along with comprehensive explanation of the concept and theories underlying working capital management. The book tries to present the subject-matter in a non-mathematical and non-technical way • [Student-Oriented Book] This book has been developed, keeping in mind the following factors: 𝚘 Interaction of the author/teacher with his/her students in the class-room 𝚘 Shaped by the author/teachers experience of teaching the subject-matter at different levels 𝚘 Reaction and responses of students have also been incorporated at different places in the book • [Illustrations & Diagrams] are used to explain the concepts for a clear understanding of the subject-matter • [Practices Prevailing in India] have been referenced throughout the text • [300+ Objective Type & Multiple Choice Questions] are given at the end of different Chapters • [200+ Examples & Graded Illustrations] have been incorporated throughout the book • Question appeared in Latest Question Papers have been incorporated at appropriate places • [Real Life Case Studies] have been incorporated on various aspects of Working Capital Management • Incorporates separate chapters on Funds Flow Statement, Cash Flow Statement and Bank Finance for Working Capital Requirement The detailed contents of the book are as follows: • Working Capital | Planning and Estimation 𝚘 Working Capital | Introduction 𝚘 Working Capital | Operating Cycle 𝚘 Working Capital | Estimation and Calculation • Measurement and Analysis of Liquidity 𝚘 Measuring Liquidity | Ratio Analysis 𝚘 Working Capital Flow | Funds Flow Statement 𝚘 Analysing Liquidity Flow | Cash Flow Statement • Current Assets Management 𝚘 Management of Cash and Marketable Securities 𝚘 Receivables Management 𝚘 Inventory Management • Working Capital Financing 𝚘 Financing of Working Capital and the Banking Policy • Case Studies in Working Capital Management 𝚘 Okara Foods & Beverages Ltd. 𝚘 Indo-Swiss Watches Ltd. 𝚘 Aeron Adventures Ltd. 𝚘 Price Waterhouse Consultancy and Allied Services 𝚘 Dataware Computer Ltd. 𝚘 Kamat Engineering Works Ltd. 𝚘 Viptanu Housing Infrastructure Ltd. 𝚘 Good Apparels Ltd.

Download or read book Essentials of Working Capital Management written by James Sagner and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-11-23 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive primer for executives and managers on working capital management With limited access to credit and short term funding, it is increasingly important that companies focus on working capital management to free up funds and optimize liqidity. Written in the easy-to-follow Essentials Series style, Essentials of Working Capital Management covers the main components of working capital. Covers the latest trends around working capital Discusses a range of working capital topics, including cash management, banking relations, accounts receivable, inventory, accounts payable, and foreign exchange Analyzes the efficient utilization of current assets and liabilities of a business through each phase of the operating cycle Examines the planning, monitoring, and management of the company's collections, disbursements and concentration banking Explores the gathering and management of information and forecast data to effectively use funds and identify risk Focused on how businesses can continue to be successful in these difficult times, specifically in relation to the limited credit available to businesses, this book puts practical guidance at your fingertips so you can put them to work right away. A comprehensive case introduces each major section of the book, and suggested solutions are included in a book appendix.

Download or read book Working Capital Management And Control Principles And Practice written by Satish B. Mathur and published by New Age International. This book was released on 2007 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Comprehensive Text Systematically Explains The Various Principles, Policies And Methods Involved In Efficient Management Of Working Capital. The Indian Context Is Emphasised Throughout.The Book Provides An Indepth Analysis Of Such Critical Issues As * Assessment Of The Level Of Working Capital * Methods Of Financing * Control Over The Use Of FundsThe Book Discusses Both Fund Based And Non-Fund Based Working Capital Finance. It Also Explains Export, Information Technology And Software Industry Financing.The Book Presents Several Real Life Cases To Illustrate The Various Principles And Techniques.Each Chapter Ends With A Summery Providing A Quick And Useful Review Of The Chapter. Several Questions And Problems Are Also Included Throughout The Book For Self-Test.The Book Is An Ideal Text For Management And Commerce Students. It Would Also Serve As An Extremely Useful Reference Source For Practising Professionals And Consultants In The Finance And Banking Sectors.

Download or read book Working Capital Management written by James S. Sagner and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-08-25 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stay liquid, think global, and better manage resources with this authoritative guide Working Capital Management is a comprehensive primer on keeping your business financially competitive in the face of limited access to short-term funds. With detailed insight applicable to each phase in the business cycle, this authoritative guide helps managers revamp current practices for more efficient use of assets and liabilities, including more stringent monitoring and planning of collections, disbursements, and balances. Readers will learn how to minimize investments in idle resources, and how to maximize the use of forecast data to better identify risk and the optimal use of available funds. Case studies illustrate the practical applications of the ideas presented, with particular attention given to cash budgeting, forecasting, banking relationships and other common scenarios with specific requirements. Managing a company’s short-term resources is both an art and a science. Effectively maintaining funds for ongoing activities – and keeping those funds liquid, mobile, and available – is a masterful skillset lacking in business. Working Capital Management offers practical advice for managers in this challenging position, providing guidance that helps them: Learn the specific metrics at work in capital management, and the problems that they can cause Improve cash management with robust fraud protection and better use of short-term instruments Manage the issues that arise from accounts receivable, inventory, payables, information management, and international sources Develop an effective management system for key points in the working capital cycle The recent liquidity crisis in the U.S. has thrown the spotlight onto those companies that have adjusted well to credit contraction and the weakened economy, and these success stories – some of which are noted in the book – demonstrate that a positive business outcome can be accomplished. Working Capital Management provides a clear look at a complex issue, with practical, actionable, sustainable advice.

Download or read book The Relationship Between Working Capital Management and Profitability written by Nasser Alsulayhim and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 11 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Working capital management is an important concept that could influence companies in many ways. An efficient management of working capital can help a company to manage its finances and increases its profitability. This study investigates the relationship between working capital management and profitability in non-financial companies listed in the Saudi Stock Exchange. A sample of 67 companies is used for a period of ten years (2007-2016). Quantitative method using multiple linear regression and pooled data set is used for analysis. The results indicate a positive relationship between working capital management and profitability. However, each company could have a different optimal level of working capital and could require different strategies to increase profitability. This study is limited to non-financial companies listed in the Saudi Stock Exchange. This study is a positive contribution to working capital management literature as it uses a relatively large sample, a longer time period, and multiple profitability proxies in the context of Saudi Arabia which has few researches in this area.

Download or read book Effects of Working Capital Management and Profitability written by Gamlath G.R.M. and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 10 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Decisions relating to working capital and short term financing are referred to as working capital management (W. These involve managing the relationship between a firm's short-term assets and its short-term liabilities. The objective of working capital management is to ensure that the firm is able to continue its operations and that it has sufficient cash flow to satisfy both maturing short-term debt and upcoming operational expenses. Working capital management is one of the essential determinants of firms' market value because it directly affects the profitability. This study investigates the relationship between working capital management and profitability of Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) listed commercial banks in Sri Lanka. The objective of the study is to identify the relationship between the working capital management and profitability and its impact on profitability. The relation between the working capital management and profitability is examined using Pearson correlation analyses and the effects on profitability is found out using the regression analyses by using a sample of 07 annual financial statements covering period 2007-2011 of listed commercial Banks in Sri Lanka. The working capital management represents the variables of the current ratio (CR), loans to deposit ratio (LDR) and cash ratio (CSR) and the profitability including the net profit margin (NPM), return on equity (ROA) and return on capital employed (ROCE)). The conclusion of the study is that The CSR has great impact on NPM and ROA than other components which are influenced by other factors such as savings, interest rates other than CR and LDR. Working capital management has a great impact on the profitability of the Sri Lankan listed commercial banks and the value of the managers of commercial banks will have to increase value of the firm thereby controlling the level of optimal working capital position.

Download or read book Managing Working Capital written by CA. Parvinder Singh and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2021-08-30 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The Best way to succeed is to discover what you love and find a way to offer it to others in the form of service.” - Oprah Winfrey Managing Working Capital - An Insight for SMEs is a guide to discover the role of promoter, accountant and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and will provide the SMEs and the promoter, an uncommon success in controlling its financial cost. There are more than 63 million Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and collectively make them India’s largest industry. Involving the CFO in parallel to the CEO is an important consideration. It is important to remember that the “CFO is involved where money is involved”. The Handbook provides a birds’ eye views on: - Role of a CFO - Role of an accountant - What makes the Working Capital assessment under finance - What bank appraisals do not considered in assessing the Working Capital - What promoters must ask to the CFOs and vice versa. One must use intelligence and acumen to choose the right financial product to save on the financial cost.