Asked by Kalin Williams on Jun 27, 2024

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A project increases accounts receivable and accounts payable by $500,000.00 each. All other working capital accounts are unaffected. What is the project's effect on working capital?

A) Working capital increases by $1 million.
B) Cannot be calculated without considering accumulated depreciation.
C) Working capital is unaffected.
D) Working capital increases, but the amount cannot be determined.

Working Capital

The difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities, indicating the short-term financial health.

Accounts Receivable

Debts owed by customers to a business for products or services provided but not yet compensated for.

Accounts Payable

The amount of money that a company owes to its creditors for goods or services that it has received but not yet paid for.

  • Assess the repercussions of adjustments in working capital on the financial outcomes of a project.
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Sireen AwawdaJun 28, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The increase in accounts receivable is offset by an increase in accounts payable, leaving all other working capital accounts unaffected. Therefore, the project's effect on working capital is zero, and choice C is correct.