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Posted: 30 Oct 2011 at 07:53 | IP Logged  

Please help on this topic…I am stuck.. In calculating weighted average cost of capital, do you include “current liability” and “short term debt”? I use Becker and Wiley for main study sources. However, they have different indications…what does your study text indicate regarding this topic?.. any hints or explanation will be very very appreciated.
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current liabilities are any liabilities that are sure within a year or less. This is the same case for short term debt.

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In my opinion and from what i read and understood, weighted average cost of capital is calculated for long term liabilities only such as long term debt, preferred share capital, and equity. Atleast for managing company finances, short time liability rates are considered to be low (neglibile). Long term debt, capital is needed for long term projects and not for short term requirements. 

 

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Please help on this topic…I am stuck.. In calculating weighted average cost of capital, do you include “current liability” and “short term debt”? I use Becker and Wiley for main study sources. However, they have different indications…what does your study text indicate regarding this topic?.. any hints or explanation will be very very appreciated.



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Thank you for your replies, pres2112 and ramplacentia. I was struggling why accounts payable does not include in calculation of WACC and notes payable does. well, now I totally get it! thank you, again.
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