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Working capital

Definition

A company's current assets (cash, debtors, work in progress) less its current liabilities (creditors, taxes due). This capital is used by a company to run its business.



See also

Capital Cash Creditors Current assets Current liabilities Debtor





Other terms in this category

Accounting reference dateAccounting Standards BoardAccounts payableAccounts receivableAccrualAdministrationAffiliateAGMAmortisationAuditAuditorAuditor's reportBig SixBilling cycleBoard of directorsBook valueBooks of accountBreak evenCapital assetsCapital employed

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