Desktop Computer Company would like to calculate their cash conversion cycle. What factors are included in computing this metric?

The answer is:

1. Days inventory outstanding i.e the number of days it takes to sell its inventories

2. Days sales outstanding i.e the number of days it takes to collect it receivables

3. Days payables outstanding i.e the number of days it takes to pay its payables.

Explanation:

Cash conversion cycle is the time(number of days) it takes a business to convert its money tied in inventory to cash through sales from customers.

In computing cash conversion cycle, the following are included:

1. Days inventory outstanding i.e the number of days it takes to sell its inventories

2. Days sales outstanding i.e the number of days it takes to collect it receivables

3. Days payables outstanding i.e the number of days it takes to pay its payables.

The formula for cash conversion cycle is Days inventory outstanding + Days sales outstanding - Days payables outstanding

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