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Which of the following is NOT a type of investment objective?
Which of the following is NOT a type of investment objective?
Working capital management is primarily concerned with long-term financial planning.
Working capital management is primarily concerned with long-term financial planning.
False (B)
What is the primary purpose of working capital management?
What is the primary purpose of working capital management?
To ensure efficient operations, maintain liquidity, and optimize profitability by managing short-term assets and liabilities.
A company can improve its working capital by ______ its invoice issuance process.
A company can improve its working capital by ______ its invoice issuance process.
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Match the following working capital management tactics with their respective benefits.
Match the following working capital management tactics with their respective benefits.
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Which of the following is NOT an investment policy or guideline?
Which of the following is NOT an investment policy or guideline?
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The investment decision process includes assessing risk tolerance and setting investment goals.
The investment decision process includes assessing risk tolerance and setting investment goals.
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What is the main objective of setting investment goals in the investment decision process?
What is the main objective of setting investment goals in the investment decision process?
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Which of the following is NOT a cash management objective?
Which of the following is NOT a cash management objective?
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Excess liquidity can refer to the surplus amount of cash in a bank account that is more than what is usually required.
Excess liquidity can refer to the surplus amount of cash in a bank account that is more than what is usually required.
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What is the primary goal of cash flow forecasting?
What is the primary goal of cash flow forecasting?
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_______ refers to highly liquid financial instruments that can be quickly converted to cash.
_______ refers to highly liquid financial instruments that can be quickly converted to cash.
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Match the following short-term investment options with their descriptions:
Match the following short-term investment options with their descriptions:
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What is the primary purpose of short-term borrowing instruments?
What is the primary purpose of short-term borrowing instruments?
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Rolling down the yield curve involves buying shorter-dated bonds and holding them until maturity.
Rolling down the yield curve involves buying shorter-dated bonds and holding them until maturity.
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What is the relationship represented by the yield curve?
What is the relationship represented by the yield curve?
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A __________ allows a company to borrow funds up to a certain limit, providing flexible access to cash as needed.
A __________ allows a company to borrow funds up to a certain limit, providing flexible access to cash as needed.
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Match the following short-term borrowing instruments with their characteristics:
Match the following short-term borrowing instruments with their characteristics:
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What is the primary reason for short-term borrowing?
What is the primary reason for short-term borrowing?
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The price of a bond decreases as it gets closer to its maturity date.
The price of a bond decreases as it gets closer to its maturity date.
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What does liquidity refer to in financial contexts?
What does liquidity refer to in financial contexts?
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Companies with stable cash flow can utilize more _____ debt.
Companies with stable cash flow can utilize more _____ debt.
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Match the following terms with their correct definitions:
Match the following terms with their correct definitions:
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Which best describes the objective of matching assets and liabilities?
Which best describes the objective of matching assets and liabilities?
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An upward-sloping yield curve suggests that investors can expect a negative return.
An upward-sloping yield curve suggests that investors can expect a negative return.
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Why might companies with volatile cash flows prefer short-term debt?
Why might companies with volatile cash flows prefer short-term debt?
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Study Notes
Cash Management Objectives
- Ensure sufficient liquidity
- Minimize borrowing costs
- Maximize return on investment
- Strengthen financial position
- Reduce cost of capital
- Enhance operational efficiency
- Prepare for uncertainty
- Maximize payment terms
Cash Flow Forecasting
- Estimating future cash inflows and outflows (e.g., daily, weekly, monthly, annually)
- Predicting future cash balances
- Ensuring enough cash for obligations while optimizing financial resources
- Key features include short-term and long-term forecasting, inflow/outflow estimations, and decision-making aid
Working Capital Management
- Managing short-term assets (cash, receivables, inventory) and liabilities (payables, short-term debts)
- Ensuring efficient operations, maintaining liquidity, and optimizing profitability
- Important for daily operations, short-term financial obligations, and maintaining liquidity during challenges
Optimizing Working Capital
- Managing cash inflows/outflows through improving accounts receivable collection, reducing inventory levels, better supplier terms, and cash outflow monitoring.
- Close monitoring of cash flow and liquidity.
- Seven ways to improve working capital management: monitor working capital ratio, optimize invoice issuance, incentivize receivables, automate business processes, improve inventory management, leverage supply chain financing, use tax incentives.
Excess Liquidity
- Amount of liquid assets exceeding needed amounts.
- Can be in a bank's portfolio or the economy in general.
- Excess cash in an account more than usual.
- Short-term investment options include marketable securities (highly liquid) and fixed deposits (predefined interest rates, short maturities). Repurchase agreements (repos) are agreements to sell and buy securities at a higher price later.
Investment Objectives
- Goals for investments, such as capital preservation, income generation, or capital appreciation.
Investment Policies and Guidelines
- Rules, principles, and frameworks guiding investment decisions (individuals, organizations, fund managers).
- Dictate strategies and approaches for investment portfolios.
- Types include risk tolerance, time horizon, and diversification policies.
Investment Decision Process
- Series of steps in investment decision making.
- Includes setting investment goals, assessing risk tolerance, and deciding on maturity structures.
Identifying Investment Options
- Types of available investments and matching them with goals and risk.
- Monitoring investment performance.
- Determining investment maturity structures, aligning debt maturity with asset lifespan (short-term debt for short-term assets, long-term debt for long-term assets) and managing liquidity needs. Consider interest rate risk and expectations.
- Rolling down the yield curve, gradually selling bonds moving towards maturity for potential price appreciation.
Short-Term Borrowing
- Loans repayable within a short period (usually one year).
- Meeting immediate financial needs, covering cash shortages, or financing operational expenses.
- Policy for short-term borrowing includes criteria such as borrowing limits, source selection, repayment guidelines, risk management, and approval process.
- Objectives include meeting immediate needs, supporting business continuity, and optimizing costs.
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This quiz covers essential concepts of cash management, including objectives like ensuring liquidity, minimizing costs, and maximizing returns. It also delves into forecasting cash flows and effective working capital management strategies for optimizing financial operations. Test your knowledge on these foundational financial principles!