Differences Between Partnership Firm and LLP

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What is the first step for a management team to achieve results through the efforts of others?

Set the strategic direction (correct)

Manage the critical business operations on a daily and long-term basis

Source the necessary resources

Incentivise the organisation in an effective manner

Why must a company's management plan for unexpected events even if they are unlikely to occur?

Contingency planning is a prerequisite to obtain insurance coverage and business loans

Robust planning can reduce costs as an alternative to obtaining insurance coverage

Many improbable unexpected events can have a significant effect on the business operations (correct)

Adequate planning can help minimise the impact of disturbances relating to economic cycles and technological changes

Which organisational structure can inhibit management's ability to take decisions thus adversely affecting the company's performance and credit risk?

A structure that has distinct divisions between different functions

A structure in which roles and responsibilities are clearly documented

A pyramidal structure

A centralised decision-making process (correct)

Which element in the development of a business plan would indicate a high degree of management risk?

Reports on progress implementation are often late (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does the income from a partnership firm differ from LLP income?

Partnership firm income stays within the firm, while LLP income is personal income for the partners (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a reason why a company's management must plan for unexpected events?

To ensure the company can easily meet its business objectives (C) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a partnership firm when a partner dies?

The partnership firm continues to exist. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about LLPs and partnership firms is correct?

An LLP is a separate legal entity, but a partnership firm is not. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which Act governs the operations of an LLP?

The Limited Liability Partnership Act (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the short-term financing gap for a company with 47 trade receivables days, 68 inventory days, and 63 trade payables days?

52 days (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which is the first step for a management team to achieve results through the efforts of others?

Set the strategic direction (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which non-fund-based lending facility guarantees a one-time payment for a buyer of goods and services?

Letter of credit (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of Common Equity Capital?

The highest quality component of capital (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement concerning the impact of foreign competition on debt repayment is most accurate?

High foreign competition leads to decreased cash flow and decreased ability to repay debt as scheduled. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which item would be correctly classified as a current asset?

A receivable due from a customer in 9 months (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the corporate governance process, who is responsible for determining overall business strategy by hiring managers and staff to help operate the business?

Board of directors (D) Signup and view all the answers

What determines the number of operating cycles that a business will have?

The nature of the business (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following ratios compares liabilities to capital?

The debt-to-equity ratio (B) Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about a company with positive cash flow from operations that is borrowing and investing?

It is in the growth stage, expanding operations (B) Signup and view all the answers

If a company's net sales were INR 1,25,00,885 for FYE 1, INR 1,37,45,473 for FYE 2, and INR 1,40,25,992 for FYE 3, what was the sales growth for FYE 3 compared to FYE 2?

2.04% (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which action by a borrower's management could adversely affect its cash flow and ability to meet obligations?

Increasing the rate of depreciation, reducing net income (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of low market entry barriers on competition within an industry and the financial performance of businesses operating within it?

Increased competition, decreased cash flow (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following ratios can be reviewed in an initial analysis of a company's financial statements to uncover opportunities and potential risk flags?

Net income and return on equity (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a company adopting a conservative financing strategy?

It implies a cautious approach to managing debt and financial risk (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the calculation to determine EBITDA?

Gross profit - selling, general & administrative expenses + depreciation + amortization (D) Signup and view all the answers

If a company has sales of $5,000,000, cost of goods sold of $2,600,000, operating expenses of $1,400,000, and interest expense of $60,000, what is its operating profit?

$940,000 (C) Signup and view all the answers

After how many days is a bank account considered 'out of order' if it continuously exceeds its sanctioned limit?

90 days (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for a lender to review external information about a company?

To evaluate opportunities and threats (B) Signup and view all the answers

For which loan products does the Reserve Bank of India regulate interest rates?

Commercial loans above $3,000 (B) Signup and view all the answers

A current ratio of 1.33 indicates that:

Some current assets are funded by long-term sources (A) Signup and view all the answers