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Quantitative Problem: Rosnan Industries\' 2013 and 2012 balance sheets and incom

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Question

Quantitative Problem: Rosnan Industries' 2013 and 2012 balance sheets and income statements are shown below.


The balance in the firm's cash and equivalents account is needed for operations and is not considered "excess" cash. What is Rosnan's 2013 net operating working capital (NOWC)?

Balance Sheets: 2013 2012 Cash and equivalents $60   $45   Accounts receivable 275   300   Inventories 375   350         Total current assets $710   $695   Net plant and equipment 2,000   1,490   Total assets $2,710   $2,185   Accounts payable $150   $85   Accruals 75   50   Notes payable 110   135         Total current liabilities $335   $270   Long-term debt 450   290   Common stock 1,225   1,225   Retained earnings 700   400   Total liabilities and equity $2,710   $2,185  

Explanation / Answer

Net operating working capital (NOWC)

Sl no Particulars Amount Year 2013 i Operating Current Assets Cash and equivalents 60 Accounts receivable 275 Inventories 375 Sub-total 710 ii Operating CURRENT LIABILITIES Taxes 235 Accounts payable 150 Accruals 75 Sub-total 460 iii Net operating Working Capital (ii - i) 250