The Basic Factors That Determine How a Firm Is Financed

question 13

True/False

The basic factors that determine how a firm is financed include the following: the firm's past economic performance, the nature of its assets, the maturity of the firm, and the personal preferences of owner(s) with respect to the marketing mix.

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Definitions:

Net Sales

Net sales are the amount of revenue generated from sales activities after deducting returns, allowances for damaged or missing goods, and any discounts allowed.

Net Income

The total earnings of a company after subtracting all expenses, including taxes and interest, from its total revenue.

Trial Balance

A bookkeeping worksheet in which the balances of all ledgers are compiled into debit and credit account columns to ensure a company's bookkeeping system is mathematically correct.

Income Statement

A financial statement that shows a company's revenues and expenses over a specific period, leading to net income or loss.