Liquid asset management S CASH- motives for holding casha Transactions: to meet cash needs that arise from doing business. Precautionary: having cash on hand for unexpected needs Speculative: to take advantage of potential profit-making situations
Working-Capital Management Current assets cash, marketable securities, inventory accounts receivable Long- Term Assets equipment, buildings, land Which earn higher rates of return? Which help avoid risk of illiquidity?
2 concepts that enhance our understanding of risk... 1) Operating Leverage affects a firm's business risk. 2) Financial Leverage affects a firm's financial risk