Which of the following is the best definition of cash budget?

A) The time between receipt of inventory and payment for it.
B) A secured short-term loan that involves either the assignment or factoring of receivables
C) The time between sale of inventory and collection of the receivable.
D) Costs that rise with increases in the level of investment in current assets.
E) A forecast of cash receipts and disbursements for the next planning period.

Cash Budget

A financial plan that estimates cash inflows and outflows over a specific period, helping organizations manage their cash flow and ensure they have enough cash to cover their obligations.

Receipts And Disbursements

Refers to the process of recording incoming and outgoing monetary transactions within a particular period.

Investment In Current Assets

Funds used to acquire assets that are expected to be converted into cash, sold, or consumed within a year.