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Answer» Gross working capital v/s net working capital. | Points of differences | Gross working capital | Net working capital | | 1. Meaning | It 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 measurement | Does 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 liabilities | Increase 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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