Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Chapter 12 Section 1 Assessment

1. True or False ; Financial planning is needed by small businesses only until they begin to make a profit?
   - False
2. The basic financial quation is ?
   - D
3. True or False ; A cash budget is an estimate of the actual money received and paid out for a specific period.
  - True
5. A. $85,695 - $72,624 = $13,071
    B. $ 1,824,300 - $2,183,680 = $ -359,380
   C. $729,655 - $499,220 = $230,435

Chapter 12 Section 1 CheckPoints

CheckPoints!

1. What is the basic financial equation for businesses?
     - Revenue - Expenses = Profit or Loss
2. What are the four steps in preparing a business budget?
     - Prepare a list of each type of income and expense that will be a part of the budget.
      - Gather accurate infromation from business records and other infromation sources for each type of income and expense.
      - Create the budget by calculating each type of income, expense, and the amount net income or loss. 
      -  Explain the budget to people who need financial information to make decisions.
3. Identify and describe the three types of budgets needed by all businesses.
     - Start -Up Budget ;  Plan income and expenses from the beginning of a new business or a major business expansion until it becomes profitable.
    - Operating Budget ; Describes the financial plan for ongoing operation of the business for a specific period.
    - Cash Budget ; An estimate of the actual money received and paid out for a specific period.
   

Chapter 12 Section 1 Voacb

Voacbulary ;

1. Revenue ; All income that a business receives over a period of time.
2. Expenses ;  Cost of operating a business.
3. Budget ;  Provides detailed plans for the financial needs of individuals, families, and businesses.
4. Start-Up Budget ; Plans income and expenses from the beginning of a new business or a major business expansion until it becomes profitable.
5.Operating Budget ; Describes the financial plan for ongoing operations of the business for a specific period.
6. Cash Budget ; An estimate of the actual money received and paid out for a specific period.