Differentiate between net working capital and net operating working capital.

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Problem 13Q: Describe the calculation required to compute working capital. Explain the significance.
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Differentiate between net working capital and net operating working capital.

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net working capital:

Net working capital is different from operating working capital. 

it focus on now rather than long term .

formula:

net working capital  = total asset - total liabilites

it shows current liabilites of the company for the coming quarter.

A company that has a negative net working capital may need to raise capital to continue operation.

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