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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODCUTION ...........................................................................................................................3
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................3
LO 1.1 Identify the sources of finance available to a business...................................................3
LO 1.2Assess the implications of the different sources..............................................................4
Lo 1.3 Evaluate appropriate sources of finance for a business project.......................................4
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................5
LO 2.1Analyse the cost of different sources of finance............................................................5
LO 2.2 Explain the importance of financial planning.................................................................5
LO 2.3 Assess the information needs of different decision makers............................................6
LO 2.4Explain the impact of finance on the financial statements. .............................................6
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................7
LO 3.1 Analyse budgets and make appropriate decisions. .......................................................7
LO 3.2 Explain the calculation of unit costs and make pricing decisions using relevant
information..................................................................................................................................8
LO 3.3 Assess the viability of a project using investment appraisal techniques. .....................10
TASK 4..........................................................................................................................................11
LO 4.1 Discuss the main financial statements . ........................................................................11
LO 4.2 Compare appropriate formats of financial statements for different types of business. 12
LO 4.3 Interpret financial statements using appropriate ratios and comparisons,both internal
and external. ..............................................................................................................................13
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................14
REFERENCES ..............................................................................................................................15

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INTRODUCTION
One of the main aspects for operations of a business organization is that of arranging and
managing finances (Damodaran, 2012). The reason why it is so important for a company can
better be understood through fact that if a firm does not have access to proper and adequate
finances, then there are very less chances for the organization to survive. This report has been
prepared so as to identify the various sources of finances that a company can take use of; and
also evaluate their efficiency and effectiveness for the corporation along with their implications
of the company.
LO 1.1 Identify the sources of finance available to a business.
Recession is such a concept which has a great negative impact on operations of an
organization (Nikbakht and et. al, 2006). This was what happened in the company that I used to
work in. I got laid off by the management, and now after consulting family and friends, the plan
is to start a new business firm of my own. But to do so I would have to arrange finances, for
which there are numerous sources which can be considered and utilized. Some of them are as
follows:
 Bank Loan: It is one of the most common sources of finances that I can consider for the
purpose of starting a new business. Today not only are the loans easily available to
people, but also that they can be availed at a reasonable interest rate (Vance, 2002). They
can be of either short term or long term depending upon my preference and need.
 Personal Savings: This is another source of arranging finances that I can consider while
setting up my business. At present I have a savings of £50,000. While establishing the
business, this source of finance can prove to be of great use and help (Hansen, Mowen
and Guan, 2009).
As per the case scenario, a new business is going to be opened by a business
owner, hence, he will require the finance at least of Euro 10000- 1 million. There are
internal and external sources that can be used by a new business holder. Internal sources

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are personal capital of owner which will be the easier and less costly sources of finance.
The business owner can personal saving for the business purpose. On the other hand,
external sources are bank loan on which the owner has to pay interest. To purchase the
machinery and other assets of business, owner can use hire purchasing as a sources of
finance. The other business purpose are such for expansion and product development, in
with the existing firms can just retained earning as a internal sources of finance.
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LO 1.2 Assess the implications of the different sources.
It is a well known fact that to start a new business, there are a lot many sources through
which finances can be arranged (Murphy, 2013). But different sources have different
implications and impact. They have been discussed as follows:
 Bank Loans: Though getting bank loans relatively is a simple and easy task, but the
person who avails them have to go through a lot, because of fact that they have to pay
interest rates along with monthly installments (Correia and et.al, 2012). Also the bank
loans are characterized as not flexible, because of reason that the banks do not offer any
kind of flexibility to the individuals. Additionally such rates also keep on fluctuating
from time to time.

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 Personal Savings: It is also a very useful source through which finance for the business
can be arranged (Tauringana and Clarke, 2000). This method entails that I would have to
invest the savings of £50,000 into the business. Though it will help in reducing the
amount as well as interest for loan (if any) that I take for the same purpose. But this
would mean that I will lose all the savings which I posses and at the time of need, I might
not have enough money for personal needs.
Lo 1.3 Evaluate appropriate sources of finance for a business project.
It is a well known fact that there are a lot many sources for the purpose of arranging
money to start the new business. In this regard it may not be wrong to say that such sources can
be selected only when their thorough evaluation and assessment has been done (Anderson and
Coleman, 2000).
In respect with the present scenario, new business is going to be opened by a business
owner, hence, will require the finance at least of Euro 10000- 1 million. This business project is
sis suggested to use bank loan and personal capital as a sources of finance. Personal capitol of
owner is the appropriate sources of finance which is available with owner and he has not to pay
any cost for such. On the other hand, Bank loans are very effective and useful sources through
which required money for starting the business can be arranged (Gibson, 2012). Though they are
very easily available to the individuals, but there are some complications involved at the time of
paying them back. Major issues that I would have to face is that of high interest rates and their
continuous fluctuations. But arranging money through it would mean that I would be able to save
the personal savings and different assets that I possess. Operations of banks in this regard are
very strict, as they do not tend to provide any kind of flexibility to individuals (Prior, 2004).
Herein, through the above evaluation it can be said that to start up the new business I
should look at options of loan from banks and investing some amount from savings. This means
that I can use some amount from the personal savings, and take loan for rest of the amount.

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LO 2.1 Analyse the cost of different sources of finance.
Though there are numerous sources from which finances can be acquired which are easy
to be availed, but they have their own down sides as well (Gloy and LaDue, 2003). By taking a
loan from the bank, although I would get access to large sums of money, but a major portion of
the earnings from that business would go into paying the installments and interests charged on
loan amount. Also there are numerous legal formalities which have to be completed so as to
make sure that the loan is approved and the business can be set up. Apart from this, if personal
savings are invested in the business, there are chances that there would be no money left with me
at the time of need. Such a situation can prove to be very precarious and bad for the business as
well as individual (Friedlob and Schleifer, 2003).
LO 2.2 Explain the importance of financial planning.
For business organizations it is very much imperative that its management engages into
activities related to financial planning. This part is so important for companies because of reason
that it enables authorities in the firm to make plans through which they can manage their
financial resources and the money available to them in an effective way (The financial plan,
2013). Financial Planning basically is related to arranging, confining and defining monetary
goals of the company. Through such an outlook towards monetary aspect of business operations,
it can be ensured that the firm would be able to maintain or even look to improve its financial
position in the market.
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Importance and necessity of Financial Planning
 Financial planning is helpful in managing funds as well as making effective use of it.
 The importance of financial planning is to forecast the need to finance for the possible
operation and to use effective sources to raise funds
 Budgeting is the most important tool of financial planning that enables company to
identify future income and expenses so that funds can be managed.
 It would help the management in ensuring ability to manage financial sources and money
matters in such a manner that when the need for finances arises, they would be having
enough money with them (Dayananda, 2002).
 This is important for taking major activities such as expansion, merger and acquisition
 It also has an important role to play in processes related to making the right investments
and deliver valuable returns as well as results to the company.
 It would also assist the management in determining the real value of assets that the
company possesses.
LO 2.3 Assess the information needs of different decision makers.
Information is such an aspect of business operations which is very critical to success of
the company. In this regard it may not be wrong to say that by gaining access to different kinds
of information and data, the management and decision makers can make accurate and effective
decisions (Weygandt and et. Al, 2009). There are various stakeholder of business who require
financial information for the purpose of decision making. These stakeholders and their purpose is
as follows:

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Stakeholders: Stakeholders need to have access to a variety of information related to
the organization, as through it they can base their decisions on. The information include return
on equity and divided provided to stakeholder. It supports their decision to invest funds in
business.
Employees: They are the spine of workplace, as a lot of matters are dependent on them.
The employees requires the information in respect with the profitability of organization (Sevic,
2008).
Fund Providers : Fund providers are external stakeholders of business who require
information regarding creditworthiness of business. Most of the financial institutes are interested
in knowing the creditworthiness of company so they can provide credit to such parties. This
information can raised from balance sheet.
Investors : The investors are decision maker who require information and their decision
making of investing funds is supported by the profitability information of business as they want
to invest funds which is earning good profits. They need to have information such as financial
performance of the company; profits earned interest that they must get, etc.
Government : Government is interested in the information related to tax payment and
financial statement are the major sources to known if company is meeting tax obligations at time
or not.
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LO 2.4 Explain the impact of finance on the financial statements.
Raising finance through several sources will affect the financial statements. Bank loan
will increase the liabilities as well as the assets in the balance sheet of the firm. Interest charged
on the loan amount will be placed in the profit & loss account (Sawady and Tescher, 2008).
The interest paid against the bank loan will deduct the profits of company and would directly
impact the net profits. The company has to pay interest to bank that will be known as expenses,
hence, will be shown in debit side. It will also affect the cash flow from operating activities and
the amount of case will be deducted under operating activities. Finance arranged from selling of
assets will increase the capital amount in the liabilities side. Further funds arising from engaging
group of investors will have impact on liabilities and asset side of the balance sheet. Profits and
losses arising will be charged in the income statement. Money coming from the personal savings
will increase the amount of capital in the balance sheet and there will no such negative impact on
financial statements. Along with this, it will have the impact on the cash flow from the investing
activities.
LO 4.1 Discuss the main financial statements .
For a business organization, financial statements are of great use and importance, because
of reason that they present monetary position of the company in market (Nikbakht and et. al,
2006). It discusses about financial transactions and events that take place during performance of
the organization. Primarily there are three types of financial statements:
 Statement of Comprehensive Income: It shows earning per share of the company and
discusses about various events (business in nature) about the firm. It also displays the
revenues and expenses incurred during operations of various activities. The element

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included in income statement are : expenses, income, net profit net loss as so on. The
information of net profit and net loss of business can be identified from such
statement,
 Statement of Cash Flow: It describes about the net cash inflow and outflow during
course of the business. The case flow statement provides the information regarding
operating m investing and financing activities. The net case available with business for a
particulate time span can be identified from this statement. Additionally, it also provides
information related to whether funds have increased or decreased.
 Statement of Financial Position: It is also known as the Balance Sheet. It lists all
liabilities and assets which are owned by an organization. Key elements of valancesheet
are : Assets, Liabilities and Owner’s equity. This statement represents the actual position
of the company in market or industry, as it provides information about various assets
(including tangible and intangible) and liabilities of the organization for a specific time
period.
LO 4.2 Compare appropriate formats of financial statements for different types of business.
Every form of business uses different formats for constructing the financial statements. In
business like sole proprietorship, the owners usually do not prepare all the financial accounts
because they just have to show the profit & loss statement. This is because they are the only
owner and they can control the business alone (Gloy and LaDue, 2003).
Sole traders : Individual who operates business, do not follow guidelines of preparing
financial statements. They only prepare profit and loss statement to assess the expenses incurred
by business for a period of time. However, sole traders prepare cash flow to identify the inflows
and outflows.
Partnership Business : Statements related to the profits and income of the partners are
prepared which will contribute towards the capital. Further partner's capital account of each
partner will also be constructed individually. The amount of profit and loss will be divided in
their agreed ratio (Dayananda, 2002).

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Limited companies : It is essential for the public and private limited companies to
prepare all the documents on the basis of IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standard) and
GAAP ((Generally Accepted Accounting Principles). These two regulators offers the ethical
proof of trading done by the organizations.
Income statement for a service rendering firm is different from the retailing & producing
firms. Businesses which are of small size may have very simple balance sheet showing only the
major assets and liabilities (Murphy, 2013). Large size firms will maintain large size balance
sheet depicting all the assets & liabilities.
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Profitability
In terms of return on Shareholders’ funds, Morrison is much better and impressive than
that of Sainsbury. Reason behind it is that there has been an increase in the return on funds of
shareholders for Morrison. However, gross margin of Morrison and Sainsbury is decreased that
repress significant decrease in profitability.
Liquidity :
Current ratio represents the ability of firm to pay the short term obligations. It has been
witnessed that the the current ratio fort Morrison Supermarket is improved as compared to last
year but as a slow rate of Sainsbury Plc. For both the organizations, it shows good and

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interesting results, meaning that both of them have the capability to pay off their short term
obligations. The liquidity performance of company are good as they are able to pay short term
obligation in cash.
CONCLUSION
From the above study, it can be concluded that finance is one of the most important
aspects of business operations as it was seen in the case of Easy Electronics, where firm’s
expenses had increased considerably due to improper financial planning. Net Present Value is
very important and can provide management with important information related to present value
of money in the market. Furthermore, sole ownership businesses are not required to prepare
proper finical statements, rather they just have to show the profit and loss account. But public
and private companies have to make sure that they follow both national and international
accounting standards as well as principles.
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REFERENCES
Books & Journals
Anderson, L. and Coleman, M., 2000. Managing Finance and Resources in Education. SAGE.
Correia, C. and et.all., 2012. Financial Management. 6th
ed. Juta and Company Ltd.
Damodaran, A., 2012. Investment Valuation: Tools and Techniques for Determining the Value of
Any Asset, University Edition. John Wiley & Sons.
Dayananda, D., 2002. Capital Budgeting: Financial Appraisal of Investment Projects.
Cambridge University Press.
Friedlob, T. G. and Schleifer, F. L. L., 2003. Essentials of Financial Analysis. John Wiley &
Sons.
Gibson, G., 2012. Financial Reporting and Analysis. 13th
ed. Cengage Learning.
Gloy, A. B. and LaDue, L. E., 2003. Financial management practices and farm profitability.
Agricultural Finance Review. 63(2). pp.157 – 174.
The financial plan, 2013. [Online]. Available through: <http://www.agualtiplano.net/the-
financial-plan.php>. [Accessed on 25th
June 2014].
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