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Distinguish between : Gross working capital and net working capital.

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Gross working capital v/s net working capital.

Points of differencesGross working capitalNet working capital
1. MeaningIt is the sum total of current assets such as bill receivables, debtors, short term marketable securities, bank balance, cash, etc.It is current assets minus current liabilities.
2. Liquidity

position

This concept does not give an idea about the liquidity position of the company.This concept gives an idea how much liquidity the company has.
3.Finacial position and measurementDoes not give a true idea of the financial position of the company.Gives the true idea of financial position of the company.

4.Increase in current liabilitiesIncrease in current liabilities

does not increase the gross

working capital. (Reason: Gross working capital is only concerned with current assets and not liabilities.)

Increase in current

liabilities decreases net

working capital.



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