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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

    What is working capital mainly used for in a business?

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

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