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What do all businesses need to operate?

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Finance

Finance can come from internal or external sources.

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What is internal finance?

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Cheaper, more flexible, and quicker to obtain compared to external sources

It does not require agreement from external parties.

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Define retained earnings.

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Profits retained in the business instead of being distributed as dividends.

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List three advantages of retained earnings.

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  • No additional costs (interest or fees)
  • No dilution of ownership or control
  • Reduces scrutiny compared to external funding
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List two disadvantages of retained earnings.

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  • May upset shareholders expecting dividends
  • Timing and amount of future retained profits are uncertain
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What is working capital?

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Current assets minus current liabilities.

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Name a key strategy for managing working capital.

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Reducing inventory levels.

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What are the risks of deferring payments to creditors?

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  • Higher purchase costs
  • Loss of discounts
  • Lower supplier priority
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What is an ordinary share?

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Equity capital representing ownership in the company.

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List two key characteristics of ordinary shares.

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  • Risk capital – dividends are only paid after all claims are met
  • Shareholders control the company via voting rights
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What is the main disadvantage of ordinary shares?

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Dividends are not tax-deductible.

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Define loans (borrowings).

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Agreement to borrow funds with specified terms (interest, repayment dates, and security).

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What is a finance lease?

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Leasing non-current assets instead of outright purchase.

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What is a bank overdraft?

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A flexible form of short-term finance that can be adjusted as needed.

generally low set up cost, but higher interest rates than term loans.
repayable on demand

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What is debt factoring?

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A factor buys the company’s receivables and advances a portion of the debt (around 80%)

interest charged on the advance & service usually costs 2-3% of sales revenue

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Define gearing.

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Proportion of debt capital to equity capital.

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What is high gearing?

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More debt than equity.

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What are the characteristics of debt financing?

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  • Fixed interest obligations
  • Cheaper due to lower risk
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What are the characteristics of equity financing?

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  • Variable dividends dependent on profits
  • Expensive due to higher risk
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What is the matching principle in financing?

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Long-term finance for permanent assets and short-term finance for temporary needs.

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What is a key consideration when choosing between long-term and short-term borrowings?

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Flexibility.

22
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True or False: Long-term loans provide stable interest rates over time.

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What is critical for effective business decision-making regarding finance?

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Understanding the sources of finance, their advantages and disadvantages, and their impact on financial structure and risk.

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What is debt financing?

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Borrowing money that must be repaid over time, usually with interest.

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List key features of debt financing.
* Borrowed Capital * Fixed Repayment * No Ownership Dilution * Tax Deduction
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What is borrowed capital in debt financing?
Obtained from lenders such as banks, financial institutions, or through issuing bonds.
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What does fixed repayment mean in debt financing?
The company must repay the principal amount plus interest, regardless of its profitability.
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True or False: Lenders gain ownership or voting rights in the company under debt financing.
False
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What is a tax deduction in the context of debt financing?
Interest paid on debt is often tax-deductible.
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Name two types of debt financing.
* Bank Loans * Bonds/Debentures
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What are bank loans?
Agreements with banks to borrow a fixed amount over a specific period.
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What are bonds or debentures?
Issued to the public, repayable at maturity with periodic interest payments.
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What is an overdraft?
Short-term borrowing facilities with banks.
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What are mortgages in the context of debt financing?
Loans secured against property or assets.
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List three advantages of debt financing.
* Maintains ownership and control of the company * Predictable repayment schedule simplifies financial planning * Interest is often tax-deductible
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What is a disadvantage of debt financing regarding repayment obligations?
Fixed repayment obligations increase financial risk.
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What can happen if a company fails to repay its debt?
It can lead to legal action or asset seizure.
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How can debt financing limit future borrowing capacity?
Existing debt obligations may restrict the ability to take on additional loans.
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What is equity financing?
Raising money by selling shares of the business to investors.
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List key features of equity financing.
* Ownership Sharing * No Repayment Obligation * Dividends * Dilution of Control
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What does ownership sharing mean in equity financing?
Investors who buy shares become part-owners of the company.
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True or False: Equity financing requires repayment to investors.
False
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What are dividends in equity financing?
Profits may be shared with shareholders in the form of dividends.
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What does dilution of control mean in equity financing?
Existing owners may lose some control over business decisions.
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Name two types of equity financing.
* Ordinary Shares * Preferred Shares
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What are ordinary shares?
Common stock issued to investors with voting rights and dividend entitlement.
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What are preferred shares?
Provide fixed dividends but limited voting rights.
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What is venture capital?
Investments from venture capitalists or private equity firms, often in exchange for significant control.
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List three advantages of equity financing.
* No fixed repayment obligations, reducing financial pressure * Attracts investors who may provide valuable expertise and networks * Useful for high-risk ventures where debt may be too expensive
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What is a disadvantage of equity financing regarding ownership?
Dilutes ownership and control of the business.
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True or False: Dividend payments in equity financing are tax-deductible.
False
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What might investors demand in equity financing?
A significant share of profits or influence over decisions.

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