FIN419 University of Phoenix Cash Flow and Strategies to Increase It Calculations

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Business Finance

Purpose of Assignment

The purpose of this assignment is to help students gain a better understanding of calculations of cash flow and strategies to increase it.

Assignment Steps

  • Using “Lowes” as our test company

Review the selected company’s most recent financial statements.

Calculate the following cash conversion cycle ratios based on the financial statements using Microsoft®Excel®:

  • Average inventory
  • Inventory turnover rate
  • Average account receivable
  • Account receivable turnover
  • Average collection cycle

Explain in 700 words the importance of the cash conversion cycle, including:

  • Discuss the purpose of the cash conversion cycle and its components.
  • Analyze the results obtained in the cash conversion cycle equations.
  • Propose strategies to increase the cash flows of the company under study.