Chapter 8: Sources of Business Finance

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What is the term used to describe the funds needed to purchase fixed assets like land and building, plant and machinery?

Fixed capital requirement

Which of the following is NOT classified as a long-term source of funds for a business?

Bank overdraft

What is the main purpose of working capital in a business?

Day to day operations

What does the term 'finance' mean in the context of business?

<p>Money or fund</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which activity requires higher investment in fixed assets, leading to the need for finance?

<p>Growth and expansion</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of medium-term sources of funds?

<p>Trade credit</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Owner’s funds' include?

<p>Profits reinvested in the business and funds procured by the owners</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are internal sources of funds?

<p>Funds generated inside the business through activities like speeding collection of receivables and increasing profit</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of funds remains invested in the business for a longer duration and is not required to be refunded during the life period of the business?

<p>Owner’s funds</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Retained Earnings' refer to?

<p>Profit retained within the business for future use</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the different types of capital requirements for a business?

<p>Fixed capital requirement and working capital requirement</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the financial needs for diversifying a business operation?

<p>More funds</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of finance in technology upgradation for a business?

<p>To adopt modern technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does higher growth of a business enterprise affect its financial requirement?

<p>Higher investment in fixed assets</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three classifications of sources of funds based on the period?

<p>Long-term sources, medium-term sources, and short-term sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the different sources of medium-term funds?

<p>Borrowings from commercial banks, public deposits, lease financing, and loans from financial institutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the difference between internal and external sources of funds.

<p>Internal sources are generated inside the business, while external sources lie outside the organization, such as suppliers, lenders, and investors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the examples of short-term sources of funds mentioned in the text?

<p>Trade credit, loans from commercial banks, and commercial papers</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Owner’s funds' include?

<p>Funds procured by the owners of a business, which may be a sole entrepreneur or partners or shareholders, and reinvested profits</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of retained earnings in a business?

<p>To retain a certain amount or percentage of profits for future use</p> Signup and view all the answers

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