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6. Finance
6.4 Analysing the financial performance of a business
Components of a statement of financial position:
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Assets
are resources owned by the business that have monetary
value
Match the non-current asset type with its example:
Property ↔️ Land used for a factory
Plant and Equipment ↔️ Manufacturing machinery
Intangible Assets ↔️ Patents
Current assets are expected to be converted into cash within one year.
True
Current assets provide the necessary liquidity for a business to meet its short-term
obligations
Current assets
are resources owned by the business that are expected to be converted into cash or used up within one
year
Match the non-current liability type with its example:
Long-term Loans ↔️ Bank loans
Lease Liabilities ↔️ Leasing equipment
Deferred Tax Liabilities ↔️ Differences between accounting and tax methods
What is an example of a short-term loan that must be repaid within one year?
Bank overdraft
The Statement of Financial Position allows stakeholders to assess a business's financial health at a specific point in time.
True
Match the current asset type with its example:
Cash and Cash Equivalents ↔️ Bank deposits
Inventory ↔️ Raw materials
Accounts Receivable ↔️ Invoices issued to customers
Non-current assets are intended to be sold during the business's normal operating cycle.
False
Current assets are crucial for maintaining a business's financial flexibility.
True
Current liabilities
are debts that a business is expected to pay off within one
year
What are current liabilities expected to be paid off within?
One year
Managing current liabilities is crucial for maintaining
financial flexibility
.
True
What is another name for the Statement of Financial Position?
Balance Sheet
What is the defining characteristic of non-current assets?
Benefits exceed one year
What is the primary purpose of non-current liabilities?
Fund major investments
What does equity represent in a business?
Ownership stake
What does a higher current ratio suggest about a business?
Better short-term liquidity
What is another name for the Statement of Financial Position?
Balance Sheet
How long are non-current assets expected to provide benefits to a business?
More than one year
Non-current assets are crucial for a business's long-term growth and
profitability
Arrange the following current assets in order of liquidity (most liquid to least liquid):
1️⃣ Cash and Cash Equivalents
2️⃣ Accounts Receivable
3️⃣ Inventory
Match the non-current asset type with its example:
Property ↔️ Office buildings
Plant and Equipment ↔️ Delivery trucks
Intangible Assets ↔️ Trademarks
How long are non-current liabilities expected to be paid off by a business?
More than one year
Accounts payable represents money owed to suppliers for goods or services received.
True
Money owed to suppliers for goods or services received is called
accounts payable
Match the type of current liability with its definition:
Accounts Payable ↔️ Money owed to suppliers
Accrued Expenses ↔️ Expenses incurred but unpaid
Short-term Loans ↔️ Borrowed amounts repaid within one year
Resources owned by the business with monetary value are called
assets
Non-physical resources with monetary value are called
intangible assets
Borrowed money repaid over more than one year is called a
long-term loan
Money invested by shareholders is called
share capital
How do current liabilities differ from non-current liabilities?
Repayment time frame
The Statement of Financial Position provides insights into a company's
financial health
.
True
Match the type of current asset with its definition:
Cash and Cash Equivalents ↔️ Cash on hand and in the bank
Inventory ↔️ Raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods
Accounts Receivable ↔️ Money owed to the business by customers
Non-current liabilities support
non-current assets
.
True
Order the following ratios based on their purpose in interpreting the Statement of Financial Position:
1️⃣ Current Ratio: Measures short-term liquidity
2️⃣ Gearing Ratio: Shows funding by debt versus equity
3️⃣ Equity Ratio: Measures assets funded by equity
A higher gearing ratio indicates higher financial
risk