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    Jun 5, 2009, 10:48 PM
    Difference between fixed and working capital?
    Please try to find it for me I have found many sites but I couldn't find
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    Sep 22, 2009, 10:29 AM

    The difference b/w working capital and fixed capital is as follows:

    I) f/c is used 2 buy fixed assets like land and building.w/c is used to carry out day to day operations.

    ii) f/c consists of land ,building,tools,machines etc.w/c consists of cash,marketable securities,accounts receivable,stock etc.

    iii)f/c includes long term financial decisions.w/c includes short term financing decisions.

    iv) f/c is mainly required for operational activities.w/c is required for trading activities.

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