5.4 Statement of Financial Position (Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE Business) Flashcards

Exam code: 0450, 0986 & 0264, 0774

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  • Define non-current asset.

    A non-current asset is an item owned by a business long-term—usually for more than 12 months—such as buildings, machinery, or patents.

  • Define current liability.

    A current liability is an amount owed by a business that must be repaid within 12 months, such as trade payables or bank overdrafts.

  • What are the three main types of current assets?

    The three main types of current assets are cash, trade receivables, and inventory.

  • What is another name for the statement of financial position?

    The statement of financial position is also known as the balance sheet.

  • How do you calculate total assets on a statement of financial position?

    Total assets are calculated by adding non-current assets and current assets.

  • What does working capital show about a business?

    Working capital shows the money a business has available for day-to-day activities, such as paying bills and covering wages.

  • True or False?

    Capital employed is always equal to net assets.

    True.

    Capital employed is equal to net assets on the statement of financial position.

  • Which part of the statement of financial position helps assess if a business can pay short-term debts?

    Working capital in the statement of financial position helps assess if a business can pay short-term debts.

  • Define non-current liability.

    A non-current liability is an amount owed by a business that does not need to be repaid for at least 12 months, such as a long-term loan or mortgage.

  • Define capital employed.

    Capital employed is the total amount of money a business uses to operate and grow, usually including equity and non-current liabilities.