Business 0450 · IGCSE · Cash-flow forecasting and working capital

Cash-flow forecasting and working capital — practice question

LMA is a family-run restaurant. The business was launched 20 years ago and has stayed small. LMA operates as a partnership. The partners are weighing up whether LMA ought to convert into a private limited company. The Finance Manager is reviewing LMA’s cash-flow forecast. An extract is shown in Table 2.1.
(a)[2]

Identify two reasons why a business could experience cash-flow problems.

(b)[2]

Calculate the values of X and Y.

(c)[4]

Identify four examples of cash inflows.

(d)[6]

Explain one advantage and one disadvantage to LMA of becoming a private limited company.

(e)[6]

Explain two reasons why a business may stay small. Which reason is likely to be the most important? Justify your answer.

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