Explain the Difference Between Equity Capital and Debt Capital

question 174

Essay

Explain the difference between equity capital and debt capital. What advantages and disadvantages characterize each?

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Definitions:

Present Value

The current value of a future amount of money or stream of cash flows given a specified rate of return.

Executory Costs

Refers to the costs related to executing a lease that are neither initially capitalized nor recognized in the income statement immediately, typically involving future operating expenses under a lease agreement.

Minimum Lease Payments

The lowest amount that a lessee is obligated to pay over the lease term, excluding costs for services such as insurance and maintenance.

Operating Lease

An operating lease is an agreement allowing someone to use an asset without ownership, typically for shorter periods, and expenses are recorded as operating expenses.