BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A fixed assets of business firm should be financed through:
A
Long term liability
B
Short term Liability
C
A Mix of long term and short term liability
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -As these assets have long term implication on the business in terms of growth and profitability, they should be financed through long term liabilities such as long term loans, preference shares, retained earnings, etc.

Detailed explanation-2: -Liabilities refer to money you owe, and long-term liabilities are debts that are not due for more than one year. Assets are things you own, and fixed assets are long-term assets such as manufacturing or office equipment, buildings, land and vehicles.

Detailed explanation-3: -Fixed assets remains in the business for more than one year. Decision to invest in fixed assets are irrevocable. Therefore these assets should be financed by Fixed Capital.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: Under matching policy, long term financing is used to finance fixed assets and permanent current assets, while short term financing is used to finance temporary current assets.

Detailed explanation-5: -Asset financing refers to the use of a company’s balance sheet assets, including short-term investments, inventory and accounts receivable, to borrow money or get a loan. The company borrowing the funds must provide the lender with a security interest in the assets.

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