LATE AND NON-PAYMENTS ISSUES IN THE MALAYSIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY: PERSPECTIVE OF BUILDING MATERIAL SUPPLIERS

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 39
Author(s):  
Mohd Fisal Ishak ◽  
Kartina Alauddin ◽  
Mohd Shahrol Hafiz Ibrahim
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Cash Flow ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Building Material ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Management Team ◽  
Flow Management ◽  
Cash Flow Management ◽  
Main Effect ◽  
Klang Valley

Payment in the Malaysian construction industry has generally been an issue of concern. Late and non-payment problem is endemic in construction and needs to be addressed. The aim of this study is to investigate the issues related to late and non-payment based on the building materials suppliers’ perspective. Questionnaires were distributed to suppliers of building materials in the Klang Valley. Findings from the study shows the main cause of late and non-payment is the paymaster’s poor financial management while the main effect of late and non-payment is problem with the cash flow.  The most recommended possible solution to cope with the issue is for the paymaster to conduct training on financial and cash flow management to the management team in the company.  

Managing cash flow. Practicum

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Павел Жуков ◽  
Pavel Zhukov
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Finance ◽  
Cash Flow ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Cash Flows ◽  
Educational Programme ◽  
Flow Management ◽  
General Manager ◽  
Cash Flow Management ◽  
Financial Profile

Textbook "managing cash flow" is based on a similar discipline which is part of the educational programme of the Financial University for training Bachelors to direction of preparation 38.03.02 "management", financial profile. Discipline treats all topics of general courses in financial management and corporate finance. Difference of discipline is that it focuses on cash flow management (rather than capital, profitability, etc.) and consequently, the discipline examines corporate finance and financial management in terms of cash flow management. Cash flow management is usually the essence of the work of a Finance Manager, and it treats activities of an Organization in terms of cash flows. That is usually a feature of outlook of financial manager and distinguishes it from other managers. Due to the nature of their work, financial managers must also bear in mind the issues of competitiveness, efficiency, profitability and sustainability of the company, which commonly are the focus of the General Manager. The workshop aims to develop the skills necessary for this activity.

scholarly journals INSTRUMENTS FOR CASH FLOW MANAGEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION ENTERPRISES

2020 ◽  
pp. 223-229
Author(s):  
Mariya Nashkerska ◽  
Nataliia Patriki
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Cash Flow ◽  
Financial Stability ◽  
Cash Flows ◽  
Flow Management ◽  
Construction Enterprise ◽  
Cash Flow Management ◽  
Construction Enterprises ◽  
Payment Schedule ◽  
Definition Of

Introduction. Financial state of the construction enterprise, level of its financial stability, creditworthiness and liquidity depend on the availability of current assets, net cash flow (positive or negative), which is formed in the course of conducting payment transactions. The subject of the research is the flow of money of the construction enterprise. The research objectives: identifying the causes of current assets constraints at the construction industry enterprises; using projected cash flow budget and payment schedule as instruments of managing the enterprise cash flow. The purpose of the article is to determine the instruments for cash flow management of construction enterprises, taking into account the peculiarities of their activities. Method (methodology). The article suggests developing projected cash flow budgets and payment schedule to manage cash flows more efficiently (prevent negative net cash flow) based on estimates made by construction enterprises to determine the construction cost. The purpose of the payment schedule is to determine the flow of funds for the next day and the current week as a supplement and detailing of the projected cash flow budget. Research results. The use of the projected cash flow budget and payment schedule at the construction industry enterprises will help the management team to control the incoming and outgoing cash flows, form the data base for making decisions on the efficient use of funds. It will also promote the search for additional funding sources of the enterprise activity in the period of budget deficit as well as pre-justified investment of capital in the period of budgetary surplus Thus, the formation of projected cash flow budgets and payment schedule can be an important instrument for efficient cash flow management of construction enterprises. The method of formation of mutually agreed forecast budget of cash flow and payment calendar with definition of indicators of their efficiency in management of cash flows and a financial condition of the enterprise as a whole needs further improvement. The technique of forming mutually agreed projected cash flow budget and payment schedule along with the definition of their efficiency indicators in managing cash flows and the overall enterprise financial state requires further improvement.

scholarly journals Cash flow management practices: An empirical study of small businesses operating in the South African retail sector

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 87-100
Author(s):  
Augustine Oghenetejiri Aren ◽  
Athenia Bongani Sibindi
Keyword(s):  
Cash Flow ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Business Failure ◽  
Retail Sector ◽  
Flow Management ◽  
Cash Flow Management ◽  
Remedial Actions ◽  
Small Business Failure

The small, micro and medium business enterprises (SMMEs) sector is universally acclaimed for fostering economic growth in many economies. The health of this sector is largely premised on the observance of prudent financial management tenets, mainly cash flow management. In this study we interrogate the influence of cash flow management practices on the survival or growth of the SMMEs by conducting a survey amongst the SMMES operating in the retail sector of Pretoria in South Africa. We find evidence that cash flow management is extremely important to the survival of a business, particularly small businesses, and poor cash flow management can also lead to small business failure. We also proffer policy advice as to the remedial actions needed to safeguard this sector.

scholarly journals Engineering of business processes in accounting support of cash management

2020 ◽  
pp. 135-148
Author(s):  
Iryna Zamula ◽  
Mykhailo Prodanchuk ◽  
Tatiana Kovalchuk ◽  
Alla Mуhalkiv ◽  
Kostiantyn Simakov
Keyword(s):  
Cash Flow ◽  
Business Process ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Management System ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Process Engineering ◽  
Cash Management ◽  
Flow Management ◽  
Cash Flow Management ◽  
Methods And Techniques

Purpose. The purpose of the study is to develop the accounting aspect of business process engineering as the main tool in management. Methodology / approach. The research uses methods of scientific abstraction, grouping and systematization to identify the current state and outline the directions of development of accounting engineering. Methods of analysis and synthesis, as well as the coefficient method for the development of the analytical component of cash management are used. Results. Engineering is an effective tool for optimizing business processes of enterprises. It should be considered as a way of implementation into a certain sphere of human activity non-specific (foreign) tools, techniques, methods, etc., aimed at solving problems that cannot be solved by the existing tools specific to this area of activity. Accounting engineering is the process of developing, designing and implementing innovative tools, methods and techniques borrowed from other sciences that are used to improve accounting as a system that provides information to the management system. It is a platform for generating the accounting information needed to make strategic management decisions. The effect of accounting engineering is analyzed on the example of cash management, as current trends are focusing more and more on cash flow as the main object of financial management of the enterprise. A cash management mechanism based on accounting engineering is proposed, which includes the following stages: cash flow planning and forecasting, adherence to the schedule of receipts and payments within budget limits, evaluation of cash management efficiency. Originality / scientific novelty. It is proved that the need for engineering for accounting science and practice is necessitated by the need to form special ways to solve problems that have remained unresolved for accounting for a long time and could not be solved due to limited methodological approaches, methods and techniques. The influence of accounting engineering on the efficiency of the management system on the example of cash management is outlined. Practical value / implications. The application of business process engineering in cash flow management of the enterprise by assessing the value of the integrated indicator of cash flow management has identified a number of cash flow management problems, their causes, consequences (risks) for the company and provide suggestions to minimize identified risks.

scholarly journals CREATIVE INTELLIGENCE IN THE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OF CASH FLOWS OF THE ENTERPRISE

2019 ◽  
pp. 25-32
Author(s):  
O. Mykytiuk ◽  
T. Onysenko
Keyword(s):  
Cash Flow ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Management System ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Cash Flows ◽  
Critical Question ◽  
Flow Management ◽  
Cash Flow Management ◽  
Managerial Decisions ◽  
Standard Management

The article deals with the basic concepts of cash flow management taking into account the active use of the concept of creative thinking, based on which the main requirements for the process of cash flow management of the enterprise were formulated under the given conditions. To meet these requirements, all business flows (monetary, informational, material, etc.) must be synchronized. The method of synchronization and system-wide optimization is the latest concept of making managerial decisions in the field of finance. Also, the comparison of monetary flow definitions with Ukrainian and foreign authors has been made. which gave rise to the reflection of the author's definition of the category. Also important is the element of the combination of the latest concept of creative thinking in the financial management segment of the enterprise. In the article the etymology of the concept of money flow is considered and the brief meaning of the concept of creative thinking is given. The system of classification according to the objectives of cash flow management is created in article. We also analyzed the new types of cash flows which are formed in modern economic condition. The main conditions for the use of creative thinking in solving the tasks are reviewed. The necessary elements of creative thinking are determined. The main elements and methods of the creative thinking concept for effective cash flow management are named. In the article the proposed approach to developing an enterprise cash flow management system under risk and uncertainty was presented in the form of a sequence of corresponding steps, and also visualized in the form of a scheme. The critical question of activating the creative thinking of managers in a modern, rapidly changing environment, where standard management methods do not operate and do not have a powerful influence on enterprise activity, are also considered.

Cash flow modeling for construction projects

2014 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 170-189 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tarek Zayed ◽  
Yaqiong Liu
Keyword(s):  
Cash Flow ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Major Step ◽  
Flow Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Cash Flow Management ◽  
Cash Flow Forecasting ◽  
The Impact

Purpose – Construction projects are well known for their complexity and ambiguity. These projects carry out higher risk than traditional ones because they entail high capital outlays and intricate site conditions. Poor financial management of these projects may lead to bankruptcy; therefore, effective cash flow management is essential. Although the peculiar characteristics of construction projects, the accuracy of cash flow forecasting has been a long lasting problem. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach – Many unforeseen factors affect the cash flow forecasting of construction projects. Therefore, the objective of the presented research in this paper is to examine the impact of these factors on contractor's cash flow. A model has been established by integrating analytic hierarchy process and simulation to examine the impact of various factors on cash flow. Data on the selected factors have been collected through questionnaires from various agencies in North America and China. Findings – Results show that the most significant factors are: change of progress payment, payment duration, financial position of the contractor, project delays, and poor planning. It also shows that the effect of cash inflow factors varied approximately from 9.7 to 16.3 percent with a mean value of 12.4 percent. Research limitations/implications – The implementation of the developed models are limited to few case study projects in testing the models. However, the developed models and framework are sound for future improvement. They are considered as a major step toward a broader cash flow planning. Practical implications – The developed methodology and models play essential roles in decision-making process. Originality/value – The developed model is expected to help contractors realistically forecast project cash flow under uncertainty. This may lead to more dependable and professional cash flow management, which might substantially reduce failures in construction business.

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