Business 7115 · O Level · Cash-flow forecasting and working capital

Cash-flow forecasting and working capital — practice question

LMA is a restaurant owned by a family. The business began 20 years ago and has stayed small. LMA operates as a partnership. The partners are considering whether LMA ought to convert into a private limited company. The Finance Manager is examining LMA’s cash-flow forecast. An extract appears in Table 2.1.
(a)[2]

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

(b)[2]

Calculate the values of X and Y.

(c)[4]

Identify four different examples of a cash inflow.

(d)[6]

Explain one advantage and one disadvantage that LMA would gain or face by 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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