Capital Structure Calculations (Working Capital, Capital Employed, Capital Owned)

13 questions

Question 1Question

A merchant's business records show capital employed of 2,200,000\text{₦}2,200,000, fixed assets of 1,500,000\text{₦}1,500,000, a long-term loan of 400,000\text{₦}400,000, current liabilities of 250,000\text{₦}250,000, trade debtors of 300,000\text{₦}300,000, and cash at bank of 150,000\text{₦}150,000. What is the value of the merchant's closing inventory (stock) in Naira?

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Answer: 500000

Answer

The value of the merchant's closing inventory is ₦500,000.
Working Capital is calculated as Capital EmployedFixed Assets=2,200,0001,500,000=700,000\text{Capital Employed} - \text{Fixed Assets} = \text{₦}2,200,000 - \text{₦}1,500,000 = \text{₦}700,000. Total Current Assets is then found by adding Current Liabilities: 700,000+250,000=950,000\text{₦}700,000 + \text{₦}250,000 = \text{₦}950,000. Subtracting the known current assets (trade debtors of 300,000\text{₦}300,000 and cash at bank of 150,000\text{₦}150,000) leaves closing inventory equal to 500,000\text{₦}500,000. Note that the long-term loan of 400,000\text{₦}400,000 is a non-current liability and does not affect the working capital calculation.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Calculate Working Capital from Capital Employed and Fixed Assets
\text{Working Capital} = \text{₦}700,000
Capital Employed equals Fixed Assets plus Working Capital. Rearranging gives Working Capital = Capital Employed - Fixed Assets.
2
Calculate Total Current Assets
\text{Current Assets} = \text{₦}950,000
Working Capital equals Current Assets minus Current Liabilities. Rearranging gives Current Assets = Working Capital + Current Liabilities.
3
Deduct trade debtors and cash at bank from total Current Assets to isolate closing inventory
\text{Inventory} = \text{₦}500,000
Current Assets consists of inventory, trade debtors, and cash at bank. Subtracting the known items leaves the inventory value.

Key Concept

Backwards Calculation of Capital Structure and Working Capital Components
Estimated Time:2m 30s
Question 2Question

A trading firm recorded current assets of ₦450,000, current liabilities of ₦180,000, fixed assets of ₦850,000, and long-term liabilities of ₦200,000. What is the working capital of the firm in Naira?

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Answer: 270000

Answer

The working capital of the firm is ₦270,000.
Working capital is calculated as Current Assets minus Current Liabilities. Subtracting ₦180,000 from ₦450,000 yields ₦270,000.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the components required for working capital.
Current Assets = ₦450,000 and Current Liabilities = ₦180,000.
Working capital measures short-term liquidity using short-term assets and short-term obligations.
2
Calculate working capital by subtracting current liabilities from current assets.
₦450,000 - ₦180,000 = ₦270,000.
The formula for working capital is Current Assets minus Current Liabilities.

Key Concept

Working Capital
Question 3Question

The financial records of Kalu Trading Enterprises at the end of a trading period show the following balances:

- Fixed Assets: 800,000\text{₦}800,000
- Stock (Inventory): 250,000\text{₦}250,000
- Trade Debtors: 150,000\text{₦}150,000
- Cash at Bank: 100,000\text{₦}100,000
- Trade Creditors: 180,000\text{₦}180,000
- Bank Overdraft: 70,000\text{₦}70,000

What is the capital employed of the business?

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Answer: 1,050,000\text{₦}1,050,000

Answer

The capital employed of the business is 1,050,000\text{₦}1,050,000.
Capital Employed represents the net capital actively utilized in running the enterprise. It is computed as Fixed Assets plus Working Capital. Here, Working Capital is 500,000250,000=250,000\text{₦}500,000 - \text{₦}250,000 = \text{₦}250,000. Adding this to Fixed Assets of 800,000\text{₦}800,000 yields 1,050,000\text{₦}1,050,000.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Calculate Total Current Assets
Current Assets = Stock + Trade Debtors + Cash at Bank = 250,000+150,000+100,000=500,000\text{₦}250,000 + \text{₦}150,000 + \text{₦}100,000 = \text{₦}500,000
Current assets comprise short-term assets convertible into cash within one trading cycle.
2
Calculate Total Current Liabilities
Current Liabilities = Trade Creditors + Bank Overdraft = 180,000+70,000=250,000\text{₦}180,000 + \text{₦}70,000 = \text{₦}250,000
Current liabilities are short-term debts due within one year.
3
Calculate Net Working Capital
Working Capital = Current Assets - Current Liabilities = 500,000250,000=250,000\text{₦}500,000 - \text{₦}250,000 = \text{₦}250,000
Working capital measures liquid capital available for daily operations.
4
Calculate Capital Employed
Capital Employed = Fixed Assets + Working Capital = 800,000+250,000=1,050,000\text{₦}800,000 + \text{₦}250,000 = \text{₦}1,050,000
Capital employed reflects the total long-term assets and net working capital invested in operating the business.

Key Concept

Capital Employed = Fixed Assets + Working Capital (or Total Assets - Current Liabilities)
Question 4Question

An enterprise presents the following financial balances at the end of its trading year:

- Premises and Machinery: 1,850,000\text{₦}1,850,000
- Stock (Inventory): 410,000\text{₦}410,000
- Trade Debtors: 240,000\text{₦}240,000
- Cash at Bank: 150,000\text{₦}150,000
- Trade Creditors: 270,000\text{₦}270,000
- Accrued Expenses: 130,000\text{₦}130,000
- Long-term Loan: 600,000\text{₦}600,000

What is the Capital Employed of the enterprise in Naira (\text{₦})?

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Answer: 2250000

Answer

The Capital Employed of the enterprise is 2,250,000\text{₦}2,250,000.
Capital Employed represents the total resources employed in the business operations. It is computed as Fixed Assets plus Working Capital. First, calculate Current Assets (Stock 410,000\text{₦}410,000 + Debtors 240,000\text{₦}240,000 + Bank 150,000\text{₦}150,000 = 800,000\text{₦}800,000) and Current Liabilities (Creditors 270,000\text{₦}270,000 + Accrued Expenses 130,000\text{₦}130,000 = 400,000\text{₦}400,000). Working Capital is 800,000400,000=400,000\text{₦}800,000 - \text{₦}400,000 = \text{₦}400,000. Adding Working Capital to Fixed Assets (Premises and Machinery 1,850,000\text{₦}1,850,000) gives a Capital Employed of 2,250,000\text{₦}2,250,000.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine total Current Assets
Current Assets = 410,000+240,000+150,000=800,000\text{₦}410,000 + \text{₦}240,000 + \text{₦}150,000 = \text{₦}800,000
Current assets consist of short-term liquid assets including stock, debtors, and cash at bank.
2
Determine total Current Liabilities
Current Liabilities = 270,000+130,000=400,000\text{₦}270,000 + \text{₦}130,000 = \text{₦}400,000
Current liabilities consist of short-term obligations payable within a year, including trade creditors and accrued expenses.
3
Calculate Working Capital
Working Capital = 800,000400,000=400,000\text{₦}800,000 - \text{₦}400,000 = \text{₦}400,000
Working capital is the net operational buffer calculated as Current Assets minus Current Liabilities.
4
Compute Capital Employed
Capital Employed = 1,850,000+400,000=2,250,000\text{₦}1,850,000 + \text{₦}400,000 = \text{₦}2,250,000
Capital Employed represents the total long-term assets and funds financing the business, calculated as Fixed Assets plus Working Capital (or Total Assets minus Current Liabilities).

Key Concept

Capital Employed represents the total funds actively utilized in running a business. It can be computed either as Fixed Assets + Working Capital or Total Assets - Current Liabilities.
Question 5Question

The financial extract of Chief Adebayo's enterprise at the end of the trading year shows the following balances:

- Fixtures and Fittings: 650,000\text{₦}650,000
- Motor Vehicles: 1,200,000\text{₦}1,200,000
- Inventory: 350,000\text{₦}350,000
- Trade Debtors: 180,000\text{₦}180,000
- Cash at Bank: 120,000\text{₦}120,000
- Trade Creditors: 220,000\text{₦}220,000
- Accrued Expenses: 30,000\text{₦}30,000

What is the capital employed of the business?

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Answer: ₦2,250,000

Answer

₦2,250,000
Capital Employed is defined as Fixed Assets plus Working Capital (or Total Assets minus Current Liabilities). Fixed Assets equal 1,850,000\text{₦}1,850,000 and Working Capital equals 400,000\text{₦}400,000 (650,000250,000\text{₦}650,000 - \text{₦}250,000), yielding 2,250,000\text{₦}2,250,000.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Calculate Total Fixed Assets
Fixtures and Fittings (₦650,000) + Motor Vehicles (₦1,200,000) = ₦1,850,000
Identify long-term assets used in generating revenue.
2
Calculate Current Assets
Inventory (₦350,000) + Trade Debtors (₦180,000) + Cash at Bank (₦120,000) = ₦650,000
Sum all short-term liquid assets.
3
Calculate Current Liabilities
Trade Creditors (₦220,000) + Accrued Expenses (₦30,000) = ₦250,000
Sum all short-term obligations.
4
Calculate Working Capital
Current Assets (₦650,000) - Current Liabilities (₦250,000) = ₦400,000
Working capital is net short-term asset position.
5
Calculate Capital Employed
Fixed Assets (₦1,850,000) + Working Capital (₦400,000) = ₦2,250,000
Capital employed represents total net assets invested in the enterprise.

Key Concept

Capital Employed Calculation
Estimated Time:1m 30s
Question 6Question

The financial records of Tari Traders show the following balances at the end of the trading period:
- Stock: 180,000\text{₦}180,000
- Trade Debtors: 120,000\text{₦}120,000
- Cash at Bank: 50,000\text{₦}50,000
- Trade Creditors: 100,000\text{₦}100,000
- Bank Overdraft: 50,000\text{₦}50,000

What is the working capital of Tari Traders?

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Answer: 200,000\text{₦}200,000

Answer

The working capital of Tari Traders is 200,000\text{₦}200,000.
Working capital is computed as Current Assets minus Current Liabilities. Total Current Assets equal 350,000\text{₦}350,000 (180,000+120,000+50,000\text{₦}180,000 + \text{₦}120,000 + \text{₦}50,000) and Total Current Liabilities equal 150,000\text{₦}150,000 (100,000+50,000\text{₦}100,000 + \text{₦}50,000). Subtracting total current liabilities from total current assets gives 200,000\text{₦}200,000.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Calculate Total Current Assets
180,000+120,000+50,000=350,000\text{₦}180,000 + \text{₦}120,000 + \text{₦}50,000 = \text{₦}350,000
Current assets consist of resources expected to be converted into cash within an accounting year (Stock, Trade Debtors, and Cash at Bank).
2
Calculate Total Current Liabilities
100,000+50,000=150,000\text{₦}100,000 + \text{₦}50,000 = \text{₦}150,000
Current liabilities are short-term financial obligations due within one year (Trade Creditors and Bank Overdraft).
3
Subtract Current Liabilities from Current Assets
Working Capital=350,000150,000=200,000\text{Working Capital} = \text{₦}350,000 - \text{₦}150,000 = \text{₦}200,000
Working capital measures short-term operational liquidity.

Key Concept

Working Capital Calculation
Estimated Time:1m 0s
Question 7Question

Mrs. Bello, a sole trader, presents the following financial balances at the end of the accounting period:

- Stock of goods: 120,000\text{₦}120,000
- Trade debtors: 50,000\text{₦}50,000
- Cash at bank: 30,000\text{₦}30,000
- Trade creditors: 60,000\text{₦}60,000
- Accrued wages: 15,000\text{₦}15,000

What is the net working capital of the business?

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Answer: 125,000\text{₦}125,000

Answer

The net working capital of the business is 125,000\text{₦}125,000.
Working capital is calculated as Current Assets minus Current Liabilities. Summing stock (₦120,000), debtors (₦50,000), and cash (₦30,000) yields ₦200,000 in current assets. Summing creditors (₦60,000) and accrued wages (₦15,000) yields ₦75,000 in current liabilities. Subtracting ₦75,000 from ₦200,000 gives ₦125,000.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Calculate Total Current Assets
Total Current Assets=Stock+Debtors+Cash at bank=120,000+50,000+30,000=200,000\text{Total Current Assets} = \text{Stock} + \text{Debtors} + \text{Cash at bank} = \text{₦}120,000 + \text{₦}50,000 + \text{₦}30,000 = \text{₦}200,000
Current assets consist of short-term assets convertible to cash within one financial year.
2
Calculate Total Current Liabilities
Total Current Liabilities=Creditors+Accrued wages=60,000+15,000=75,000\text{Total Current Liabilities} = \text{Creditors} + \text{Accrued wages} = \text{₦}60,000 + \text{₦}15,000 = \text{₦}75,000
Current liabilities include short-term obligations payable within the accounting year.
3
Apply the Working Capital Formula
Working Capital=Current AssetsCurrent Liabilities=200,00075,000=125,000\text{Working Capital} = \text{Current Assets} - \text{Current Liabilities} = \text{₦}200,000 - \text{₦}75,000 = \text{₦}125,000
Net working capital measures the operational liquidity available to run daily business activities.

Key Concept

Working Capital Formula
Question 8Question

The financial extract of Danjuma & Sons Enterprises at the close of the trading year reveals the following account balances:

- Premises and Machinery: 3,500,000\text{₦}3,500,000
- Inventory (Stock): 850,000\text{₦}850,000
- Trade Debtors: 450,000\text{₦}450,000
- Bank Overdraft: 300,000\text{₦}300,000
- Trade Creditors: 500,000\text{₦}500,000
- 10% Long-term Debentures: 1,200,000\text{₦}1,200,000

What is the Capital Owned (Proprietor's Capital) of the enterprise in Naira?

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Answer: 2800000

Answer

The Capital Owned of the enterprise is ₦2,800,000.
Capital Owned represents the net equity belonging strictly to the owner. It is calculated by taking Total Assets (Fixed Assets ₦3,500,000 + Current Assets ₦1,300,000 = ₦4,800,000) and subtracting Total Liabilities (Current Liabilities ₦800,000 + Long-term Debentures ₦1,200,000 = ₦2,000,000), giving ₦2,800,000. Alternatively, subtracting long-term liabilities from Capital Employed (₦4,000,000 - ₦1,200,000) yields ₦2,800,000.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify and sum total current assets
Total Current Assets = ₦850,000 + ₦450,000 = ₦1,300,000
Current assets consist of short-term liquid assets such as inventory and trade debtors.
2
Identify and sum total current liabilities
Total Current Liabilities = ₦300,000 + ₦500,000 = ₦800,000
Current liabilities consist of short-term debts due within an accounting year, such as overdrafts and trade creditors.
3
Compute Working Capital
Working Capital = ₦1,300,000 - ���800,000 = ₦500,000
Working capital measures net current assets available for daily operations.
4
Compute Capital Employed
Capital Employed = Fixed Assets (₦3,500,000) + Working Capital (₦500,000) = ₦4,000,000
Capital employed represents total net assets invested in the business.
5
Compute Capital Owned
Capital Owned = Capital Employed (₦4,000,000) - Long-term Liabilities (₦1,200,000) = ₦2,800,000
Capital owned is the owner's net equity, derived by deducting non-current borrowed capital (debentures) from capital employed.

Key Concept

Capital Structure Calculations (Working Capital, Capital Employed, Capital Owned)
Question 9Question

Emeka Enterprise presented the following financial balances at the end of its accounting year:

- Equipment and Motor Vehicles: 1,400,000\text{₦}1,400,000
- Inventory: 350,000\text{₦}350,000
- Trade Debtors: 180,000\text{₦}180,000
- Cash at Bank: 120,000\text{₦}120,000
- Trade Creditors: 220,000\text{₦}220,000
- Accrued Expenses: 80,000\text{₦}80,000
- 10% Long-term Debentures: 500,000\text{₦}500,000

What is the value of the enterprise's Capital Owned?

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Answer: 1,250,000\text{₦}1,250,000

Answer

The correct Capital Owned is 1,250,000\text{₦}1,250,000.
The correct answer derives from calculating Total Assets (2,050,000\text{₦}2,050,000) minus Total Liabilities (800,000\text{₦}800,000), yielding 1,250,000\text{₦}1,250,000 as the net capital belonging to the owner.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Calculate Total Assets
Total Assets = Fixed Assets + Current Assets = 1,400,000+(350,000+180,000+120,000)=2,050,000\text{₦}1,400,000 + (\text{₦}350,000 + \text{₦}180,000 + \text{₦}120,000) = \text{₦}2,050,000
Total assets comprise all fixed assets and current assets owned by the enterprise.
2
Calculate Total Liabilities
Total Liabilities = Current Liabilities + Long-term Liabilities = (220,000+80,000\text{₦}220,000 + \text{₦}80,000) + 500,000=800,000\text{₦}500,000 = \text{₦}800,000
Total liabilities combine short-term obligations (creditors and accrued expenses) and long-term debt (debentures).
3
Compute Capital Owned
Capital Owned = Total Assets - Total Liabilities = 2,050,000800,000=1,250,000\text{₦}2,050,000 - \text{₦}800,000 = \text{₦}1,250,000
Capital Owned (Net Assets / Owner's Equity) represents the net worth remaining after deducting all external obligations from total assets.

Key Concept

Capital Owned (Net Worth / Owner's Equity)
Estimated Time:2m 0s
Question 10Question

The financial extract of Alhaji Usman Trading Company at the end of its trading year reveals the following account balances:

- Premises: 2,500,000\text{₦}2,500,000
- Equipment: 800,000\text{₦}800,000
- Stock (Inventory): 450,000\text{₦}450,000
- Trade Debtors: 250,000\text{₦}250,000
- Cash at Bank: 100,000\text{₦}100,000
- Trade Creditors: 200,000\text{₦}200,000
- Bank Overdraft: 150,000\text{₦}150,000

What is the Capital Employed of the business?

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Answer: 3,750,000\text{₦}3,750,000

Answer

The Capital Employed of Alhaji Usman Trading Company is 3,750,000\text{₦}3,750,000.
The value stating 3,750,000\text{₦}3,750,000 is correct because Capital Employed equals Fixed Assets plus Working Capital. Fixed Assets are Premises (2,500,000\text{₦}2,500,000) + Equipment (800,000\text{₦}800,000) = 3,300,000\text{₦}3,300,000. Working Capital is Current Assets (Stock 450,000\text{₦}450,000 + Debtors 250,000\text{₦}250,000 + Cash 100,000\text{₦}100,000 = 800,000\text{₦}800,000) minus Current Liabilities (Creditors 200,000\text{₦}200,000 + Overdraft 150,000\text{₦}150,000 = 350,000\text{₦}350,000), yielding 450,000\text{₦}450,000. Therefore, Capital Employed = 3,300,000+450,000=3,750,000\text{₦}3,300,000 + \text{₦}450,000 = \text{₦}3,750,000.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Calculate total Fixed Assets
Fixed Assets = Premises (2,500,000\text{₦}2,500,000) + Equipment (800,000\text{₦}800,000) = 3,300,000\text{₦}3,300,000
Fixed assets represent long-term capital assets used in operations.
2
Calculate total Current Assets
Current Assets = Stock (450,000\text{₦}450,000) + Trade Debtors (250,000\text{₦}250,000) + Cash at Bank (100,000\text{₦}100,000) = 800,000\text{₦}800,000
Current assets comprise short-term resources convertible to cash within an accounting year.
3
Calculate total Current Liabilities
Current Liabilities = Trade Creditors (200,000\text{₦}200,000) + Bank Overdraft (150,000\text{₦}150,000) = 350,000\text{₦}350,000
Current liabilities are short-term obligations due within one year.
4
Calculate Working Capital
Working Capital = Current Assets (800,000\text{₦}800,000) - Current Liabilities (350,000\text{₦}350,000) = 450,000\text{₦}450,000
Working capital measures net operational liquidity.
5
Calculate Capital Employed
Capital Employed = Fixed Assets (3,300,000\text{₦}3,300,000) + Working Capital (450,000\text{₦}450,000) = 3,750,000\text{₦}3,750,000
Capital Employed is the total capital actively invested in running the business.

Key Concept

Capital Employed Calculation
Question 11Question

The financial records of Folake Traders at the close of the trading year show the following balance sheet balances:

Financial ItemAmount (\text{₦})
Premises1,200,0001,200,000
Motor Vehicles800,000800,000
Stock of Goods450,000450,000
Trade Debtors250,000250,000
Cash at Bank150,000150,000
Trade Creditors300,000300,000
Bank Overdraft150,000150,000
1010-Year Bank Loan500,000500,000

What is the working capital of Folake Traders?

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Answer: 400,000\text{₦}400,000

Answer

400,000\text{₦}400,000
Working capital is calculated as Current AssetsCurrent Liabilities\text{Current Assets} - \text{Current Liabilities}. Summing the current assets gives Stock(450,000)+Debtors(250,000)+Cash at Bank(150,000)=850,000\text{Stock} (\text{₦}450,000) + \text{Debtors} (\text{₦}250,000) + \text{Cash at Bank} (\text{₦}150,000) = \text{₦}850,000. Summing the current liabilities gives Trade Creditors(300,000)+Bank Overdraft(150,000)=450,000\text{Trade Creditors} (\text{₦}300,000) + \text{Bank Overdraft} (\text{₦}150,000) = \text{₦}450,000. Subtracting current liabilities from current assets gives 850,000450,000=400,000\text{₦}850,000 - \text{₦}450,000 = \text{₦}400,000. Note that long-term liabilities such as the 1010-Year Bank Loan and fixed assets such as Premises and Motor Vehicles are excluded.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify and sum all Current Assets
Current Assets = Stock of Goods (450,000\text{₦}450,000) + Trade Debtors (250,000\text{₦}250,000) + Cash at Bank (150,000\text{₦}150,000) = 850,000\text{₦}850,000
Current assets consist of short-term liquid assets convertible to cash within one financial period. Fixed assets (Premises and Motor Vehicles) are excluded.
2
Identify and sum all Current Liabilities
Current Liabilities = Trade Creditors (300,000\text{₦}300,000) + Bank Overdraft (150,000\text{₦}150,000) = 450,000\text{₦}450,000
Current liabilities are short-term debts due within one year. Long-term liabilities (1010-Year Bank Loan) are excluded.
3
Apply the Working Capital formula
Working Capital = Current Assets - Current Liabilities = 850,000450,000=400,000\text{₦}850,000 - \text{₦}450,000 = \text{₦}400,000
Working capital measures a business's operational liquidity available for day-to-day business activities.

Key Concept

Working Capital Calculation
Question 12Question

The following financial balance summary belongs to Kofi Retail Enterprises at the end of its trading period:

- Fixed Assets: 1,800,000\text{₦}1,800,000
- Current Assets: 650,000\text{₦}650,000
- Current Liabilities: 250,000\text{₦}250,000
- Long-term Loan: 400,000\text{₦}400,000

What is the Capital Employed of the business?

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Answer: 2,200,000\text{₦}2,200,000

Answer

The Capital Employed of Kofi Retail Enterprises is 2,200,000\text{₦}2,200,000.
Capital Employed is computed either as Fixed Assets+Working Capital\text{Fixed Assets} + \text{Working Capital} or Total AssetsCurrent Liabilities\text{Total Assets} - \text{Current Liabilities}. Working Capital is 650,000250,000=400,000\text{₦}650,000 - \text{₦}250,000 = \text{₦}400,000. Adding this to Fixed Assets (1,800,000\text{₦}1,800,000) gives 2,200,000\text{₦}2,200,000.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Calculate Working Capital
Working Capital = Current Assets - Current Liabilities = 650,000250,000=400,000\text{₦}650,000 - \text{₦}250,000 = \text{₦}400,000
Working Capital represents the net operational liquidity available to the firm.
2
Calculate Capital Employed
Capital Employed = Fixed Assets + Working Capital = 1,800,000+400,000=2,200,000\text{₦}1,800,000 + \text{₦}400,000 = \text{₦}2,200,000
Capital Employed measures the total value of assets utilized by the business to generate revenue (or Total Assets minus Current Liabilities).

Key Concept

Capital Employed Calculation
Estimated Time:1m 30s
Question 13Question

The accounting balances extracted from the books of Nkem Commercial Enterprises at the end of its financial year are as follows:

Account TitleAmount (\text{₦})
Motor Vehicles & Equipment3,200,0003,200,000
Stock of Goods850,000850,000
Trade Debtors450,000450,000
Cash in Hand200,000200,000
Trade Creditors600,000600,000
Accrued Rent150,000150,000

What is the net working capital of the enterprise?

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Answer: 750,000\text{₦}750,000

Answer

The net working capital of Nkem Commercial Enterprises is 750,000\text{₦}750,000.
Net Working Capital is defined as the surplus of current assets over current liabilities. Adding the stock, debtors, and cash gives total current assets of 1,500,000\text{₦}1,500,000. Subtracting the sum of creditors and accrued rent (750,000\text{₦}750,000) yields the net working capital of 750,000\text{₦}750,000.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify and sum all Current Assets
Stock (850,000\text{₦}850,000) + Trade Debtors (450,000\text{₦}450,000) + Cash in Hand (200,000\text{₦}200,000) = 1,500,000\text{₦}1,500,000
Current assets consist of short-term liquid assets convertible to cash within an accounting year.
2
Identify and sum all Current Liabilities
Trade Creditors (600,000\text{₦}600,000) + Accrued Rent (150,000\text{₦}150,000) = 750,000\text{₦}750,000
Current liabilities are short-term financial obligations due within one year.
3
Calculate Net Working Capital
Current Assets (1,500,000\text{₦}1,500,000) - Current Liabilities (750,000\text{₦}750,000) = 750,000\text{₦}750,000
Working Capital measures operational liquidity available for day-to-day business operations.

Key Concept

Net Working Capital Formula
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