cash conversion cycle analysis
Select a multinational company from one of the following industries:
· Retail
· Pharmaceutical
· Computer Hardware
· Manufacturing
· Automotive
Review the selected company's most recent financial statements.
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 700 words 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 paper consistent with APA guidelines.