Shared Flashcard Set

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Paper 1
May/June 2011
5
Business
05/15/2011

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Cards

Term
What is meant by the term 'shareholders' funds ?
Definition
Money invested by the shareholders in the business.
Term
2 examples of Trucker's current assets.
Definition
1. Stocks
2. Cash
Term
Identify and explain 2 reasons why a business might have creditors.
Definition
1. To increase sales; credit facility will allow customers to buy more products.
2. Normal business practice; manufacturers normally provide credit facility to customers. It helps customers buy more products.
Term
3 possible reasons why net assets increase.
Definition
1. Fixed assets increased
2. Net assets
3. Liabilities increased
Term
Can the success of a business be assessed just by analysing its balance sheet.
Definition
The profit-and-loss sheet also needs to be analysed because it shows the performance of the business even though the balance sheet shows us how much money was invested.