The credit analyst for Mazibuko Limited has established the following data relating to the working capital cycle of the firm: Credit payment period for raw materials 30 days Raw material delivery to completed goods 50 days Debtors collection period 80 days Completed goods to credit sales 20 days Required: Calculate the following: 3.1.1 The cash conversion cycle 3.1.2 The period during which financing will be required 3.1.3 Discuss four measures that can be implemented to reduce the period for which financing is required

The credit analyst for Mazibuko Limited has established the following data relating to the working capital cycle of the firm: Credit payment period for raw materials 30 days Raw material delivery to completed goods 50 days Debtors collection period 80 days Completed goods to credit sales 20 days Required: Calculate the following: 3.1.1 The cash conversion cycle 3.1.2 The period during which financing will be required 3.1.3 Discuss four measures that can be implemented to reduce the period for which financing is required

Corporate Fin Focused Approach

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ISBN:9781285660516

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Chapter16: Supply Chains And Working Capital Management

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