Purpose of Assignment

The purpose of this assignment is to help students gain a better understanding of calculations of cash flow and strategies to increase it.

Assignment Steps

Reserch Walmart website.

Review the selected company’s most recent financial statements- 2016.

Calculate the following cash conversion cycle ratios based on the financial statements using Microsoft^® Excel^®:

• Average inventory
• Inventory turnover rate
• Average account receivable
• Account receivable turnover
• Average collection cycle

Explain in 5-7 slides PowerPoint presentation 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.

Format your presentation consistent with APA guidelines.

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