Finance and Accounting Concepts

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The ability to continue existing as a going concern despite the ups-and-downs in an economy refers to its ______.

stability

The amount of long-term capital that is made to revolve in conducting operations is known as ______.

working capital

Cash management, procurement of funds, and investor relations are functions typically overseen by the ______.

vice president for finance

The individual who takes care of the internal finance function within a company is termed the ______.

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The number of years or length of period it takes to recover an investment in a given project is known as the ______.

<p>payback period</p> Signup and view all the answers

The distribution of corporate earnings to stockholders is referred to as ______.

<p>dividends</p> Signup and view all the answers

An increase in the fair value of the net assets of an economic entity is referred to as ______.

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The length of period or number of years during which benefits may be derived from a given project is known as its ______.

<p>economic life</p> Signup and view all the answers

The account title referring to accumulated corporate earnings that have not been distributed as dividends is ______.

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The potential of incurring financial loss is commonly referred to as ______.

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Stability

The ability to continue operating despite economic fluctuations.

Working Capital

The amount of long-term capital reinvested in operations.

Vice President for Finance

Oversees cash management, funding and investor relations.

Controller

Handles the internal finance functions.

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Payback Period

Time needed to recover the initial investment.

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Dividends

Distribution of profits to shareholders.

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Growth

Increase in the fair value of a company's net assets.

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Economic Life

Lifespan during which benefits are derived from a project.

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Retained Earnings

Accumulated corporate earnings that have not been distributed.

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Earnings Per Share

Net income a company makes per share.

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Study Notes

  • Stability is the ability to continue as a going concern despite economic fluctuations.
  • Working capital refers to the amount of long-term capital revolving in business operations.
  • The treasurer's functions include cash management, fund procurement, and investor relations.
  • A controller manages the internal finance functions.
  • Payback period is the time it takes to recover an investment in a project.
  • Dividends are the distribution of corporate earnings to stockholders.
  • Growth refers to the increase in the fair value of an economic entity's net assets.
  • Economic life is the period during which benefits can be derived from a project.
  • Owner’s equity represents the margin of safety to creditors.
  • Retained earnings is the account title for accumulated corporate earnings.
  • Earnings per share is the net income a corporation realizes for each outstanding share of capital stock.
  • Risk is the chance of incurring financial loss.

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