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42 Finance Manager Questions And Answers

21⟩ Explain what is Better Control?

As the owner is the single person so he has full control over his business. His total authority over his business gives him the power to plan, organize, co-ordinate the various activities. The sizes of such firm are generally small which also makes it better to control.

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23⟩ Explain what is Share Capital?

Share Capital is that portion of a company's equity that has been obtained by issuing share to a shareholder. The amount of share capital increases as new shares are sold to public in exchange for cash.

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24⟩ Explain about the Deferred Revenue Expenditure?

Deferred Revenue Expenditure is a revenue expenditure which has been incurred during an accounting year but the benefit of which may be extended to a number of years. And these are charged to profit and loss account. E.g. Development expenditure, Advertisement etc.

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25⟩ What are adjustment entries? And why are they passed?

Adjustment entries are the entries which are passed at the end of each accounting period to adjust the nominal and other accounts so that correct net profit or net loss is indicated in profit and loss account and balance sheet may also represent the true and fair view of the financial condition of the business.

It is essential to pass these adjustment entries before preparing final statements. Otherwise in the absence of these entries the profit and loss statement will be misleading and balance sheet will not show the true financial condition of the business.

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26⟩ Explain capital structure? What are the principles of capital structure management?

Capital structure is a term which is referred to be the mix of sources from which the long term funds are required for business purposes which are raised to improve the capital of the company. To fund an organization plan this capital structure is required which is the combination of debt and equity. The management ensures the capital structure accesses which are needed to fund future growth and enhance financial performance. The principles of capital structure management which are essentially required are as follows:-

1) Cost Principle

2) Risk Principle

3) Control Principle

4) Flexibility Principle

5) Timing Principle

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27⟩ Explain advantages of proprietary firms?

Advantages of proprietary firms:

★ Easy Formation

★ Better Control

★ Quick Decision Making

★ Flexibility in Operations

★ Personal attention to customer needs

★ Creation of Employment

★ Equal Distribution of Wealth

★ No Legal Formalities required

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28⟩ What is the composite cost of capital? Explain the process to compute it?

Composite cost of capital is also known as weighted average cost of capital which is a measurable unit for it. It also tells about the component costs of common stock, preferred stock, and debt. Each of these components is given weightage on the basis of the associated interest rate and other gains and losses with it. It shows the cost of each additional capital as against the average cost of total capital raised. The process to compute this is first computing the weighted average cost of capital which is the collection of weights of other costs summed together. The formula is given as:-

WACC= Wd (cost of debt) + Ws (cost of stock/RE) + Wp (cost of pf. Stock)< /STRONG>

In this the cost of debt is calculated in the beginning and it is used to find out the cost of capital and other weights of cost is been calculated after the calculation each and every individual weight of the component is added and then it gives the final composite cost.

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29⟩ What is capitalization and its importance?

Capitalization is a term which has different meanings in both financial and accounting context. Capitalization in accounting means the cost to buy an asset which is included in the price of the asset whereas in financial terms it is the cost which is required to buy an asset which includes price of a particular asset and it also include the retained earnings of a company with stock debt and long term debt. There are two kinds of capitalization which are called as Over-capitalization and another is called as Under-capitalization. Capitalization is very import aspect in determining the value of the company in the market which is based on the economic structure of the company. This aspect depends on the previous records and economics of the company. This also shows a particular behaviour of the companies' structure and allows them to create a plan to do the marketing

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30⟩ What are limited liability companies? What are its two types?

The limited liability company (LLC) is a business structure combining both the characteristics of a corporate and of partnership. As a corporate entity it protects its owners against personal liability on the other hand for tax purposes it is treated as a non corporate business organization. A limited liability company enjoys various benefits like owners or members of the company have limited liability due to the company's separate legal existence, system of profit distribution is very flexible. Unlike a corporate organization it does not have to keep minutes or resolutions and is easier to operate. Tax advantage is the important benefit which a limited liability company enjoys as all the profits, losses and expenses are shared by the individual members. Thus the double taxation of paying corporate tax and individual tax is avoided. With all the above benefits limited Liability Company has few disadvantages also as the company comes to an end after the expiry or insolvency of its members.

There are two types of limited liability companies:

Private Limited Company and Public Limited Company

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31⟩ Explain Recurring Duties?

Deciding the financial needs

- Raising the funds require

- Allocation of funds

•Fixed assets management

•Working capital management

- Allocation of Income

- Control of Funds

- Evaluation of Performance

- Corporate Taxation

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32⟩ Explain Non recurring Duties?

Preparation of financial plan at the time of company promotion

- Financial adjustments in times of liquidity crisis

- Valuation of the firm at the time of acquisition and merger etc.

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33⟩ Explain about Reserves and Surpluses?

Reserves and Surpluses indicate that portion of the earnings, receipt or other surplus of the company appropriated by the management for a general or specific purpose other than provisions for depreciation or for a known liability. Reserves are classified as: Capital Reserve and Capital Redemption Reserve.

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34⟩ What are main duties and responsibilities of a finance manager?

Recurring Duties:

- Deciding the financial needs

- Raising the funds required

- Allocation of funds

•Fixed assets management

•Working capital management

- Allocation of Income

- Control of Funds

- Evaluation of Performance

- Corporate Taxation

- Other duties : to prepare annual accounts, carrying out internal audit, safeguarding securities, present financial reports to top management. Etc.

Non recurring Duties:

- Preparation of financial plan at the time of company promotion

- Financial adjustments in times of liquidity crisis

- Valuation of the firm at the time of acquisition and merger etc.

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35⟩ Explain objects of Cost Accountancy?

Following are the objects of Cost Accountancy:

-Ascertainment of Cost and Profitability

-Determining Selling Price

-Facilitating Cost Control

-Presentation of information for effective managerial decision

-Provide basis for operating policy

-Facilitating preparation of financial or other statements

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36⟩ Explain Differential Cost?

Differential Cost is the difference between the costs of two alternatives. It includes both cost increase and cost decrease. It can be either variable or fixed. Example: Cost of first alternative = 10000; Cost of second alternative = 5000; Differential Cost = 10000 - 5000 = 5000

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37⟩ Explain what is Reserves and Surpluses?

Reserves and Surpluses indicate that portion of the earnings, receipt or other surplus of the company appropriated by the management for a general or specific purpose other than provisions for depreciation or for a known liability. Reserves are classified as: Capital Reserve and Capital Redemption Reserve.

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38⟩ Explain cost accountancy?

Cost accountancy is the application of costing and cost accounting principles, methods and techniques to the science, art and practice of cost control and the ascertainment of profitability as well as the presentation of information for the purpose of managerial decision making.

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39⟩ Explain about Opportunity Cost?

Opportunity Cost is the cost incurred by the organisation when one alternative is selected over another. For example: A person has Rs. 100000 and he has two options to invest his money, either invests in fixed deposit scheme or buy a land with the money. If he decides to put is money to buy the land then the loss of interest which he could have received on fixed deposit would be an opportunity cost.

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40⟩ Explain about Balanced Capitalization?

Capitalization is a collection of share capital, loans, reserves and debentures. It represents permanent investment in companies and it also removes the need of long-term loan plans. It is used to show the reality of the industry by promoting competition, development, profit and investment between individuals, companies and businesses. Balance capitalization is part of this Capitalization only where it is compared to the relative importance, value and other things to make it proportionate in every sense. In balance capitalization debits and credits should be equal on both sides and the share should be shared among all in equal proportions.

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