What is the main purpose of an income statement?

  • To show the financial position of a company at a specific point in time
  • To provide a summary of cash inflows and outflows
  • To measure the profitability of a company over a specific period
  • To detail the changes in equity during a specific period

Which of the following is true regarding government grants?

  • There is nothing to repay
  • They are easy to apply for
  • Application procedures are simple
  • Businesses can use them for any purpose

What is meant by a "liability"?

  • What it owes
  • What it owns
  • An asset
  • A depreciated item

Which of the following sources of finance is not available to a new business?

  • Sale of assets
  • Personal savings
  • Bank loan
  • Government grants

What is meant by a "dividend"?

  • A portion of profits paid to shareholders
  • Part-ownership of a business
  • The sale of additional shares in a business
  • An annual meeting of shareholders

Which of the following is a current liability?

  • A mortgage
  • Leasing a vehicle
  • Bank loan
  • Staff wages

A "statement of financial position" is also know as…

  • A balance sheet
  • Income statement
  • Boston Matrix
  • Product lifecycle

What financial document summarises a company's revenues, costs, and expenses over a specific period?

  • Balance Sheet
  • Income Statement
  • Cash Flow Statement
  • Statement of Retained Earnings

Which of the following is an advantage of an entrepreneur investing their own savings into a business?

  • The business is limited liability
  • If the business fails, their savings are safe
  • There is no cost to the business
  • The entrepreneur is guaranteed a return on their investment

Which term refers to the revenue remaining after deducting the cost of goods sold?

  • Net Income
  • Gross Profit
  • Operating Income
  • Earnings Before Interest