Working capital management

Working capital management

The deployment of current assets and current liabilities so as to maximize short-term liquidity.

Working Capital Management

An accounting strategy in which a company seeks to maximize its cash flows so as to pay for its current liabilities and operating expenses. Examples of working capital management include active monitoring of accounts receivable and maintaining little short-term debt. Working capital management, if done properly, can help a company improve its earnings and maintain a healthy financial state.