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What is one of the primary purposes of financial planning?
What is one of the primary purposes of financial planning?
- To protect owners against loss of control of the business. (correct)
- To minimize taxation on profits.
- To evaluate employee performance.
- To ensure maximum investment opportunities.
Which of the following is NOT a function of financial statements?
Which of the following is NOT a function of financial statements?
- Set performance targets for management.
- Provide information about current financial performance.
- Eliminate the need for auditing. (correct)
- Aid in the financial planning of the firm.
Which financial statement provides a snapshot of a company's financial position at a specific point in time?
Which financial statement provides a snapshot of a company's financial position at a specific point in time?
- Financial plan summary
- Balance sheet (correct)
- Income statement
- Statement of cash flows
One of the goals of financial planning is to achieve a balance between the inflow and outflow of funds. What is a related benefit of this goal?
One of the goals of financial planning is to achieve a balance between the inflow and outflow of funds. What is a related benefit of this goal?
Which of the following statements does NOT accurately describe a purpose of financial planning?
Which of the following statements does NOT accurately describe a purpose of financial planning?
What is the primary purpose of working capital in a business?
What is the primary purpose of working capital in a business?
Which of the following is included in gross working capital?
Which of the following is included in gross working capital?
How is net working capital calculated?
How is net working capital calculated?
Why is having a healthy working capital balance important for a company?
Why is having a healthy working capital balance important for a company?
In financial planning, what is a key question to consider regarding funds?
In financial planning, what is a key question to consider regarding funds?
What does working capital indicate about a company's financial position?
What does working capital indicate about a company's financial position?
Which of the following does NOT represent an aspect of financial planning?
Which of the following does NOT represent an aspect of financial planning?
What is a common outcome of inadequate working capital?
What is a common outcome of inadequate working capital?
Flashcards
Financial Planning Importance
Financial Planning Importance
Financial planning helps protect business ownership, creates flexible financial structures, and ensures the financial plan aligns with overall objectives.
Financial Planning Function
Financial Planning Function
Financial planning integrates departments, reduces waste, ensures funding, balances inflows/outflows, controls finances, and lowers financing costs.
Financial Statements
Financial Statements
Documents that show a company's financial health (performance and position) over time, including the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows.
Financial Statements' Functions
Financial Statements' Functions
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Types of Financial Statements
Types of Financial Statements
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Working Capital
Working Capital
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Gross Working Capital
Gross Working Capital
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Net Working Capital
Net Working Capital
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Current Assets
Current Assets
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Current Liabilities
Current Liabilities
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Working Capital Formula
Working Capital Formula
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Financial Planning
Financial Planning
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Objectives of Financial Planning
Objectives of Financial Planning
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Study Notes
Franchise Financial Management
Introduction to Working Capital
- Working capital is the cash needed to run a business
- It's the investment in short-term assets (cash, securities, debtors, raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods)
- It's a portion of a firm's total capital used in short-term operations
- Working capital ensures smooth day-to-day operations
Concept of Working Capital
- Two concepts exist: Gross and Net working capital
- Gross working capital (quantitative): Total current assets that can be converted to cash within a year (cash, debtors)
- Gross working capital is considered an economic concept, as assets are used to generate returns
- Net working capital (qualitative): The difference between current assets and current liabilities (current assets – current liabilities)
Gross Working Capital
- Total current assets
- Includes assets convertible to cash within a year (cash, debtors, etc.)
- Viewed as an economic concept, as assets are used for returns
Net Working Capital
- Difference between current assets and current liabilities.
- Formula: Working capital = Current Assets - Current Liabilities.
What is Working Capital?
- Working capital is an indicator of short-term financial position, measuring the overall efficiency of an organization
- Calculated by subtracting current liabilities from current assets
- Shown directly on the balance sheet
Importance of Working Capital
- Example: 100,000(CurrentAssets)−100,000 (Current Assets) - 100,000(CurrentAssets)−60,000 (Current Liabilities) = $40,000 (Working Capital)
- Crucial for smooth day-to-day operations
Financial Planning
- Deciding how much to spend and on what, considering available funds
- Two key aspects:
- Funds needed for current/fixed assets and future expansion
- Sources of these funds
- Considers growth, performance, and funding requirements for a specific period
Objectives of Financial Planning
- Secure optimal resource utilization with adequate funds
- Minimize fund-raising costs
- Protect owners from potentially losing control of the business
- Ensure financial structure flexibility
- Maintain a consistent plan with other objectives
Importance of Financial Planning
- Integrates functional departments
- Reduces waste and maximizes profitability
- Ensures sufficient funds
- Reduces uncertainty about fund availability
- Balances inflows and outflows
- Forms the basis for financial control
- Reduces financing costs
- Optimizes utilization of financial resources
- Effectively communicates top management goals
Financial Statements
- Summarize a firm's financial activities (No details on the exact statements given because of high variability of financial statements)
Functions of Financial Statements
- Provide owners/creditors with current status and past performance information.
- Allow owners/creditors to set performance targets, and impose restrictions on managers.
- Help firms with financial planning
Types of Financial Statements
- Balance Sheet
- Income Statement
- Statement of Cash Flows
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This quiz explores the critical concepts of working capital, including its definitions, types, and importance for business operations. Participants will learn about gross and net working capital and how they impact a firm's liquidity and efficiency. Test your knowledge on managing short-term assets to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
