Q. Explain the economics
of lease.
The economics of leasing is determined by considering
the time value of money for the cash flows for leasing vs. buying an asset.
The Determining Factors
Cash flows: What are the cash flows related to leasing or buying an
asset and when do those cash flows occur?
Discount
rate: What discount rate should be used to
discount the cash flows to the present to arrive at the net
present value?
Q. Define Working
Capital and Management of Working capital.
Working
capital: Working capital is a financial metric represents
operating liquidity available to a business, organization or other entity,
including governmental entity.
Net working capital is calculated as
current assets minus current liabilities. Positive working capital is required
to ensure that a firm is able to continue its operations and that it has
sufficient funds to satisfy both maturing short-term debt and upcoming
operational expenses.
Management
of Working Capital:
Management will use a combination of
policies and techniques for the management of working capital. The policies aim
at managing the current assets and the short term financing that cash flow and
returns are acceptable:
1.
Cash management: Identify the cash balance which allows
for the business to meet day to day expenses but reduces cash holding costs.
2.
Inventory management: Identify the level of inventory which
allows for uninterrupted production.
3.
Debtors management: Identify the appropriate credit policy,
i.e. credit terms which will attract customers.
4.
Short term financing: Identify the appropriate source of
financing, given the cash conversion cycle.
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