Cash Management – Why?
Why enterprises need cash management. What is the purpose of having a well defined cash management process?
Cash is a company's most important liquid asset and controlling and managing cash is one of the most important areas that a company needs to focus on.
It is very important that it is properly controlled, managed and available for the company to meet its obligations.
Effective cash management ensures the timely provision of cash resources necessary to support the company's operations.
Controls are built for cash management to optimize enterprise-wide liquidity and ensure that cash is accounted, safeguarded and reported correctly.
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