Current Debt

Interest Rate The interest currently paid on Current Debt. Your interest rate is a function of the prime rate and your firm's debt/asset ratio: The higher the ratio, the higher your Interest Rate.

Due This Year Debt that must be paid this year. Current Debt is paid on January

Borrow Amount of Current Debt companies choose to borrow in the upcoming year. If you wish to keep last year's level of Current Debt, enter the amount that appears in the Due This Year cell.

Cash Positions The Cash Position with last year's date is the same as the beginning Cash Position for the current round. The Cash Position as of Dec. 31 of the current round shows the projected position at the end of this round. It is taken from the Proforma Balance Sheet for the current round. A red number in the Cash Position cell indicates a shortfall is expected, and the company will need to turn to the capital markets. Failing to cover shortfalls will result in an Emergency Loan with an above-market interest rate.