Working Capital

Working capital is a measure of a company's short-term liquidity and is calculated by subtracting total current liabilities from total current assets. Working capital is important for businesses to have in order to pay their short-term debts, such as accounts payable, and to have enough cash on hand to purchase inventory and pay for other operational expenses. Having sufficient working capital is essential for businesses to stay afloat and remain profitable. Here, you will use many formulas and ratios to assess a company's financial health.

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