Select a multinational company from the following industries: Retail Pharmaceutical Computer Hardware Manufacturing Automotive
Review the selected company’s most recent financial statements.
Calculate the following cash conversion cycle ratios based on the financial statements using Microsoft®Excel. Average inventory Inventory tumover rate Average account receivable Account receivable turnover Average collection cycle
Explain the importance of the cash conversion cycle, including: Discuss the purpose of the cash conversion cycle and its components. Analyze the results obtained in the cash conversion cycle equations. Propose strategies to increase the cash flows of the company under study.