Principles of Asset Management

Cards (3)

  • principles of asset managment?
    maintain up to date inventories to avoid unnecessary replacement which would impact cash
    Ensure correct handling of cash by trained staff; separate roles to avoid collusion
    Understand limits of firm and staff; train as required; dont overcapitalise -> impacts available cash
  • why would a firm need to maintain up to date inventory for appropriate managment of cash?
    avoid unneccessary replacement -> impacts cash
  • precautions?
    • regular reconciliation of cash transactional evidence -> inconsistencies emerge
    • Efficient collections of receivables
    • Planning and budgeting for on time payment of debt to avoid late fee
    • Efficient balance of debt to avoid unnecessary interest outflows
    • Aware of big picture -> avoid unnecessary spending
    • Cash management decisions = consistent, timely, transparent