The operating cycle is the time that elapses between a company's cash payment to suppliers for inventory purchases and the collection of cash from sale of inventory to customers.

Operating Cycle

The time period between the acquisition of goods for sale and the receipt of cash from customers, measuring the efficiency of a company's operational processes.

Inventory Purchases

Transactions involved in buying goods and materials to be sold or used in the production process by a business.

Collection of Cash

Collection of cash involves the process of receiving cash payments from customers or clients, typically recorded as an increase in cash or cash equivalents on the balance sheet.