BASIS FOR COMPARISON | FIXED CAPITAL | WORKING CAPITAL |
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Meaning | Fixed capital refers to the investment of the enterprise in long term assets of the company. | Working capital means the capital invested in the current assets of the company. |
Comprise of | Durable goods whose useful life is more than one accounting period. | Short term assets and liabilities |
Liquidity | Comparatively illiquid. | Highly liquid. |
Uses | Used to buy non-current assets for business. | Used for short term financing. |
Serves | Strategic objectives | Operational objectives |