Running Head: WORKING CAPITAL CONCEPTS
Working Capital Management Concepts Worksheet
MBA550
University of Phoenix
Working Capital Management Concepts Worksheet
Concept Application of Concept in the Simulation Reference to Concept in Reading
Cash inflow, outflow and Cash Conversion cycle or Cash cycle
In the simulation Lawrence Sports’ (LS) cash cycle is the $20 million in revenue from manufacturing, distribution and protective sporting gear. The cash inflows and outflows are created through accounts receivables from the customer then making payments to the suppliers. LS generate revenue by purchasing material from vendors and selling the materials to the customer. “The Asset Conversion Cycle usually referred to as the Cash Conversion Cycle or Cash Cycle is an important tool analysis that allows the credit analyst to determine more easily why and when the business needs more cash to operate, and when and how it will be able to repay the cash.” (Loan universe, 2008) “Sales become account receivables before they become cash. Cash flow comes from collections on accounts receivables. Most firms keep track of the average time it takes customer to pay their bills. From this they can forecast what proportion of a quarter’s sales is likely to be converted into cash in that quarter and what proportion is likely to be carried over to the next quarter as accounts receivable.” (Brealey, Myers, Allen, 2005)
Collection and or credit policy on cash conversion cycle and revenue
During the simulation, the company did not appear to have a clear collection policy which could create problems for LS. Consequently, Lawrence Sports is faci ...