I’m working on a business discussion question and need a sample draft to help me learn.
Your managers showed you the income statement for your company. The income statement shows a net profit margin of 5.4%, yet your manager says the company will need to borrow money to meet their financial obligations.
How is this possible? Please address the following issues in your discussion this week:
How can a company make a net profit and still be short of cash?
In accrual accounting, we record sales when they occur, not when the cash is collected. How does this affect cash flow?
How does the purchase of fixed assets or additional inventory adversely affect cash flow?
GEB 2930 RU Profit vs Cash Flow in Accrual Accounting Discussion