The document discusses concepts of working capital including quantitative, qualitative, and functional definitions. It provides examples of calculating working capital based on a company's current assets, current liabilities, depreciation, and average daily cash needs over the operating cycle. Different types of working capital are defined, including permanent, variable, seasonal, and emergency. Methods for determining the required amount of working capital based on production cycle times, inventory levels, accounts receivable periods, and daily cash expenditures are also outlined.
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