Accounting & the 3 Statements
What is negative (net) working capital, and why can it actually be a GOOD sign?
Model answer
Negative working capital means current operating liabilities exceed current operating assets (excluding cash/debt) — i.e. the business is partly financed by its suppliers and customers rather than…
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