Understanding Cash and Cash Management

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What is the primary role of cash in a company, based on the text?

  • To increase production efficiency
  • To ensure strategic planning
  • To finance the company's activities (correct)
  • To manage human resources effectively

What does 'Cash is king' imply?

  • Cash has a negligible role in business operations
  • Cash should be used for long-term investments
  • Cash should be stored in a secure vault
  • Cash is the most valuable asset in the company (correct)

Who is ultimately responsible for managing cash within a company?

  • Managers
  • Accountant
  • Credit controller
  • Finance director (correct)

In the context of cash management, what is the main consequence of poor credit control?

<p>Cash shortage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can a business prevent a cash shortage, as suggested in the text?

<p>Utilizing cash flow forecasting (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a positive cash flow indicate about a business, based on the text?

<p>Financial stability (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus when trying to improve net cash flow?

<p>Reducing expenses (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does cash flow relate to the product life cycle according to the text?

<p>New products replace declining ones to maintain cash flow (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is cash flow forecasting considered important for businesses?

<p>To identify potential cash shortages and business problems (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is working capital mainly used for in a business?

<p>Covering day-to-day operational expenses (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences the accuracy of cash flow forecasting?

<p>Advanced forecasting tools (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the text, what best describes profit?

<p>Net income after all expenses are deducted (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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