On a cashflow forecast, an "closing balance" is…

  • …cash remaining at the end of the current month
  • …inflow minus outflow
  • …the closing balance plus the cash inflow
  • …cash remaining from the previous month

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

On a cashflow forecast, an "opening balance" is…

  • …cash remaining at the end of the current month
  • …inflow minus outflow
  • …the closing balance plus the cash inflow
  • …cash remaining from the previous month

Which of the following is not a valid start-up cost for a new business?

  • Purchasing stock
  • Advertising on social media
  • Developing new products
  • Implementing an extension strategy

Which type of business can raise additional funds by issuing new shares and selling them on the stock market?

  • Private limited companies
  • Partnerships
  • Sole traders
  • Public limited companies

Which of the following is not a valid business investment?

  • Purchasing a more efficient machine
  • Purchasing a new sign for the shop front
  • Developing a new product
  • Selling unused manufacturing equipment

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

Which of these statements is true?

  • A positive cashflow means more money is flowing out of the business than in to it
  • Businesses can improve cashflow by offering longer trade credit times to customers
  • Poor cashflow can cause a profitable business to fail
  • A positive net cash flow is the same as profit

Which type of loan is not provided by a bank?

  • Overdraft
  • Fixed-term loan
  • Mortgage
  • Business grants

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

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