Fourth Quarter Overview Flashcards
Income Statement
A financial statement showing the revenue and expenses for a fiscal period.
Balance Sheet
A financial statement that reports assets, liabilities, and owner’s equity on a specific date.
Operating Cash Flow
- Cash generated from a firm’s normal business activities
- Inbound: Money made from sales
- Outbound: Money spent on supplies/utilities
Investing Cash Flow
- Inbound: money spent on equipment
- Outbound: Money made from return of investment
Financing Cash Flow
- Inbound: what you are earning
- Outbound: what is spent
Net Sale Equation
Sales - Sales Discounts - Sales Returns and Allowances
Gross Profit Equation
net sales - cost of goods sold
Current Assets
Items that can or will be converted into cash within one year
Fixed Assets
Assets that are relatively permanent, such as land, buildings, and equipment
Current Liabilities
Liabilities due within a short time, usually within a year
Long-Term Liabilites
Liabilities owed for more than a year
(Ex. mortgage)
Cash Flow Statement
A financial statement that shows the flow of money in and out of the business’ operating, investing, and financing activities
Ratio Analysis Equation
Current Ratio = Current Assets / Current Liabilities
Break-Even Analysis
The process of determining the number of units a firm must sell to cover all costs
EBITDA Meaning
Earnings before income tax and depreciation
Accounts Receivable
Money owed to the business (asset)
Accounts Payable
Money owed by the business (liability)
Working Capital
current assets - current liabilities
Different Ways to Value a Business (Tangible)
-Replacement
-Earnings
-Market
-Liquidation
Different Ways to Value a Business (Intangible)
-Goodwill
-Patent
-Copyright
-Trademarks
Intangible Assets
Assets that do not have physical substance
Tangible Assets
- Physical Assets
- Physical things, such as automobiles, clothing, land, or buildings
Different Fund Sources
-Loans
-Angel investors
-Friends/family
-Grants
SBA Loan
A loan granted by the Small Business Administration that can be used to start/finance a business