They say cash is king. Well, one way to ensure there’s always a king in the castle is to maintain a cash reserve. But what’s the optimal amount? There’s no simple answer. Your bank’s liquidity covenants are a good place to start. To take it further, identify various liquidity metrics and compare them to industry benchmarks. Believe it or not, many companies suffer from hoarding too much cash. Maybe the best way to find the right balance between excessive and insufficient liquidity is to create financial forecasts for the next 12 to 18 months. Contact us for help.
Author: Jeff Lucke
Jeff Lucke, CPA, is the founder of Lucke & Associates, with an entrepreneurial background. Jeff has had ownership interests in businesses within several industries including automotive, construction, healthcare, telecommunications, and restaurants, as well as being active in real estate. As an owner of a growing CPA firm and other businesses, he has gained unique insights into the challenges and issues that face other growing businesses that most other CPAs do not have. This kind of knowledge ultimately benefits every one of the firm’s clients. He is very involved with clients and becomes deeply involved in their businesses and helping them succeed. Jeff is a graduate of the University of Nebraska and holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting; his professional affiliations include the AICPA and KSCPA. Jeff currently serves a board member for his community on the Construction Financial Managers Association, the American Diabetes Association, and Big Brothers Big Sisters.
