Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Business Studies

Chapter

Financial Management

Question:

Given below are the examples of current Assets. Identify which of them is highly liquid?

Options:

Marketable securities

Cash in hand

Debtors

Prepaid expenses

Correct Answer:

Cash in hand

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2- Cash in hand.

Apart from the investment in fixed assets every business organisation needs to invest in current assets. This investment facilitates smooth day-today operations of the business. Current assets are usually more liquid but contribute less to the profits than fixed assets. Examples of current assets, in order of their liquidity, are as under:
1. Cash in hand/Cash at Bank
2. Marketable securities
3. Bills receivable
4. Debtors
5. Finished goods inventory
6. Work in progress
7. Raw materials
8. Prepaid expense