CLASS ACTIVITYINTRO ACTIVITY Key Skill: Calculate working capital for a business
A. Statement of Financial Position of Deadly Donuts Ltd as at 31/12/2026
Current Assets Cash
Debtors
Current Liabilities Creditors
Bank Overdraft Working Capital
€
4,000 9,000
11,000 6,000
€ €
A
B C
(i) Calculate the figures A, B and C. (ii) Based on your working capital figure, does Deadly Donuts Ltd have a liquidity problem?
B.
Statement of Financial Position of Best Burgers Ltd as at 31/12/2027
Current Assets Cash
Debtors Closing Stock
Current Liabilities Creditors
Bank Overdraft Working Capital
(i) Calculate the figures A, B and C.
(ii) Working Capital was €5,000 in 2026. Compare this to working capital in 2027, calculated above. Is this a positive or negative trend for Best Burgers Ltd? Give a reason for your answer.