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What is the formula for calculating net working capital as mentioned in the chapter?

The formula for calculating net working capital is: Net Working Capital = Current Assets - Current Liabilities.

Key points

  • Net Working Capital measures a firm's short-term financial health.
  • It is calculated by subtracting current liabilities from current assets.
  • Current assets are expected to be converted to cash within one year, while current liabilities are debts due within the same period.
Source:Financial Management: Principles and Applications· The Time Value of Money—The Basics· p. 105–125

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Financial Management: Principles and Applications

Sheridan Titman

Thirteenth Edition · Pearson

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