Q: What is the Quick/Acid Test Formula and the Interest Cover formula?

The Quick Ratio is:

current assets, excluding stocks and work-in-progress

creditors due within a year

The Quick Ratio is:

current assets, excluding stocks and work-in-progress

creditors due within a year

This means that cash and nearly-liquid assets are being compared with outstanding invoices. If the ratio is less than 1, it is possible that:

• Additional borrowings are needed to meet financial commitments

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