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What is the primary purpose of obtaining financial resources for a business?

  • To create a public image
  • To finance business operations and generate profit (correct)
  • To invest in real estate
  • To increase the number of employees

Which of the following is NOT a form of obtaining financial resources?

  • Selling accounts receivable
  • Hiring staff (correct)
  • Issuing stocks
  • Bank loans

What disadvantage is associated with equity financing?

  • Higher interest rates
  • Mandatory repayment of investments
  • Immediate profit distribution
  • Dilution of ownership interest (correct)

How do stock companies primarily raise additional funds?

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What is a key characteristic of debt financing?

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Why are standard accounting rules important when issuing additional ownership shares?

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What does the activity of stock markets typically involve?

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Which factor does NOT influence the allocation of financial resources for a business?

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What is meant by 'uniformity over time' in accounting?

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What do dispositive requirements in accounting entail?

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Which accounting standard requires the same principles to be used for bookkeeping across years?

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What does the double-entry system of accounting represent?

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What is the purpose of the income statement?

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What are disclosure requirements designed to do?

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The going-concern assumption in accounting implies what?

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What does the balance sheet illustrate?

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What is the main function of the statement of cash flow?

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Which of the following is not one of the four main accounting standards required?

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What is a key feature of a promissory note?

<p>It must state an unconditional promise to pay. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is correct regarding bills of exchange?

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What is one of the key elements required for a valid promissory note?

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What governs the use of bills of exchange in international trade?

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In which year was the Uniform Law on Bills of Exchange and Promissory Notes created?

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What does 'method uniformity' refer to in accounting practices?

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The Convention on International Bills of Exchange and Promissory Notes does not apply to which type of document?

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Who is generally credited with the development of double-entry bookkeeping?

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Which of the following attributes is NOT required for a promissory note?

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What does the term 'negotiable' imply in the context of a promissory note?

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Which legal framework facilitated the modernization of accounting practices over the years?

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Which of the following is NOT a key element of a promissory note?

<p>It must include detailed terms of service. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the Convention on the Assignment of Receivables in International Trade finalized?

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What distinguishes long-term debt instruments from short-term ones?

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What is a key feature of bearer form bonds?

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How can small companies use accounts receivable for financing?

<p>By using them as collateral for a bank loan. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must a company do when it uses accounts receivable as collateral?

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What does an acceptance guarantee?

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What is a disadvantage of using secured transactions?

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What role do venture capital companies typically fulfill?

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What does the term 'factoring' refer to?

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What determines the priority of a security interest?

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What happens when a company sells its accounts receivable to a bank?

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What does unsecured debt involve?

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What must be done for secured transactions to be valid?

<p>A security interest must be created and registered. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bond typically offers a registered form?

<p>Nominal bonds. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following financing methods is NOT associated with commercial papers?

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Flashcards

Business Financing

The process of obtaining and managing funds for a business to operate and grow.

Equity Financing

Raising capital by selling ownership shares (stocks) to new investors.

Debt Financing

Raising capital by borrowing money that needs to be repaid with interest.

Stocks

Represent ownership shares in a company.

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Bonds

Debt instruments that represent a loan agreement between lenders (investors) and the borrower (company).

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Accounting Rules

Standard rules used to accurately record and report financial transactions for companies.

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Stock Market

A marketplace where companies can issue and trade their stocks. Its activity is regulated by governemt.

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Financial Resources

The money a business uses to operate and make a profit.

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Debt Instruments

Documents with written promises to repay money at a future date.

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Registered Form Bonds

Bonds with a specific person's name on them.

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Bearer Form Bonds

Bonds that can be transferred easily.

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Secured Bonds

Bonds backed by collateral (e.g., land).

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Unsecured Bonds

Bonds without collateral.

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Accounts Receivable

Money owed to a company but not yet received.

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Accounts Receivable Financing

Using accounts receivable as collateral or selling them for short-term financing.

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Security Interests

Using company property as collateral for a loan.

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Factoring

A transaction where a bank buys a promissory note at a discount.

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Acceptances

Promises to pay a debt in the future.

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Venture Capital

Financing for businesses, often in startup or expansion phase.

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Leasing Companies

Provide equipment use without outright purchase.

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Commercial Papers

Promissory notes and bills of exchange, used for short-term financing

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Promissory Note

A written promise to pay a specific amount of money to someone on demand or at a set date.

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Bill of Exchange

A written order from one person (drawer) to another person (drawee) to pay a specific sum to someone else (payee).

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Check

A common type of bill of exchange used to direct a bank to pay money.

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Lex Mercatoria

International trade laws developed in Europe in the 17th century.

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UNCITRAL

The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law.

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Negotiable Promissory Note

A promissory note that can be transferred from one person to another, almost like currency.

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Key Elements of a Promissory Note

Must be in writing, payable to order or bearer, dated, contain the term 'promissory note', state the place drawn and payable, and signed by the maker.

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Double-Entry Bookkeeping

A system of accounting where every financial transaction is recorded in at least two accounts.

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Depreciation

The gradual decrease in the value of an asset over time.

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Accounting Standards

Rules and practices designed to create consistency and accuracy in financial reporting.

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Format Uniformity

All companies use the same format for their accounting records.

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Method Uniformity

All companies use the same methods to record certain transactions.

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International Accounting Standards Board

An organization working to make accounting standards consistent across the globe.

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Luca Pacioli

The first person to publish a work on double-entry bookkeeping.

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Dispositive Requirements

Rules that force companies to take or avoid specific actions based on their financial situation. For example, a company might be prohibited from paying dividends if its assets are below a certain amount.

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Disclosure Requirements

Regulations that require companies to regularly provide information to their owners, government, investors, and employees about their financial status.

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Double-entry System

A core accounting principle where every transaction is recorded in at least two accounts to ensure balance. It's based on the equation: Assets = Liabilities + Ownership Equity.

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Objectivity

A standard in accounting that emphasizes accuracy and fairness when assigning values to financial transactions.

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Going Concern Assumption

A principle assuming a business will continue operating and won't go bankrupt when valuing assets and liabilities.

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Inter-period Consistency

A standard requiring businesses to use the same accounting methods and principles year after year for easy comparison.

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Balance Sheet

A financial document that presents a snapshot of a company's financial health at a specific point in time (usually the end of a year), outlining assets, liabilities, and equity.

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Income Statement

A financial report that summarizes a company's revenue and expenses over a specific period (typically a year). It shows the company's profitability.

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Statement of Owner's Equity

A financial document that summarizes the changes in a company's owner's equity over a particular period, explaining how much the owner's investment has grown or shrunk.

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Statement of Cash Flow

A financial report that details how much cash a company has generated and used during a period, showing how the cash balance has changed.

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Study Notes

Business Financing

  • Businesses require financing to operate, covering expenses like supplies, equipment, salaries, taxes, and dividends.
  • Financing decisions depend on factors like business type, purpose, and complexity.
  • Financing methods include bank loans, stock issuance, bonds, accounts receivable sales, and security interests.

Stocks and Bonds

  • Equity Financing: New investors become owners, diluting original ownership. It's easier for stock companies to raise capital through stock issuance. Dividends are paid at the board's discretion. Strict rules regarding disclosure of financial status are necessary.
  • Debt Financing: Borrowing money, obligating interest and timely repayment.
  • Bonds: Long-term debt instruments; used by large companies, supervised by government agencies. Registered(named) or bearer (anonymous) bonds, secured (with collateral) or unsecured. Issuing companies determine maturity and interest rates.

Accounts Receivable and Security Interests

  • Small Companies: Utilize accounts receivable, which are amounts owed to the company.
  • Accounts Receivable Financing:
  • Collateral for Loans: Accounts receivable can be used to secure bank loans, but the loan amount is often less than the receivable value due to risk. Public notice is required.
  • Selling Receivables: Companies can sell accounts receivable to banks for immediate cash. Account holders are notified to pay the bank, not the company.
  • Security Interests: Movable property used as collateral for bank loans, protecting both parties. Registration at a central registry affects priority among creditors.
  • Alternative Short-Term Financing:
  • Factoring/Forfaiting: Banks guarantee payment of promissory notes issued by buyers in international trade. Reduced risk for sellers, but bank purchases at a discount.
  • Acceptances: Promises by drawees to honour drafts/bills of exchange at maturity. Banks (bank acceptances) or merchants (trade acceptances) can provide financing.
  • Venture Capital/Leasing: Sources of funding; laws vary regarding these institutions. Venture capital provides equity/debt financing for other companies, while leasing finances equipment acquisition.

Commercial Papers Financing

  • Promissory Note: Written payment instrument with an unconditional promise to pay a specific amount at a specific time.
  • Bill of Exchange: Written payment instrument directing a drawee to pay a payee. A check is a common example.
  • International Rules: Lex Mercatoria (early international commercial law), Uniform Laws (Bills, Promissory Notes, Checks), and UNCITRAL Convention on International Bills/Notes. 2001 Convention on Receivables Assignment is also relevant.
  • Negotiable Instruments: Promissory notes often used as currency; for transferability, it must be written, payable to order/bearer, state "promissory note", place, and time of payment, date/unconditional promise/definite sum/demand/maturity. Signature is also needed.

Accounting Rules

  • Businesses need accurate financial information. Accounting rules vary by country, but some core principles are universal.
  • Importance of Uniformity: Uniformity in format (chart of accounts), method (recording unsold goods), and temporal consistency (over time) are important but often debated.
  • Regulatory Requirements:
  • Dispositive Requirements: Regulations restricting actions (e.g., dividend payments) based on financial conditions.
  • Disclosure Requirements: Obligation to report financial status regularly. Increasing report details with company size and stock trading.
  • Key Accounting Standards:
  • Double-Entry System: Assets = Liabilities + Equity.
  • Objectivity: Accurate transaction recording.
  • Going-Concern Assumption: Businesses will continue operating.
  • Inter-Period Consistency: Uniform application of accounting principles over time.
  • Accounting Documents: Balance sheet (snapshot of financial condition), income statement (profit/loss during a period), statement of cash flow, and statement of owner's equity. Additional information regarding depreciation, inventory valuation may be given.

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Test your knowledge on business financing methods and instruments. This quiz covers essential topics such as equity financing, debt financing, and the role of stocks and bonds in business operations. Challenge yourself to understand the nuances of financing decisions and methods.

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