Simply put, working capital is the difference between an organization’s current assets and its current liabilities. Also referred to as net working capital, it is commonly used to measure an organization’s liquidity and short-term financial health. MORE.

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Adding Certainty to Working Capital Management

The AFP Guide to Adding Certainty to Working Capital Management, underwritten by Wells Fargo, explores themes driving change and tools to enhance working capital resilience, preparing your business for future economic challenges.
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    How to Maximize Working Capital by Paying Faster

    Today’s finance leaders are rethinking the traditional playbook. Through the strategic use of virtual cards, dynamic discounting and supply chain financing, they are extending days payable outstanding (DPO), generating rebates and reinvesting working capital more effectively.
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    Choosing a Current Asset Investment and Financing Strategy

    The current asset investment and financing strategies you choose must consider several factors, including management’s risk tolerance, sales stability and predictability, lender concerns, the interest rate environment, availability of funds and supplier reliability.
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Cash Forecasting

Cash forecasting is the process of obtaining an estimate or forecast of a company's future financial position. The primary goal of treasury is to ensure the organization has enough cash to meet its obligations over a certain time period.

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