...Debt vs. Equity Financing ACC 400 May 1st, 2012 Debt vs. Equity financing Many businesses find it necessary to expand. The question is how? Business owners look to the advantages of debt compared to equity. These two categories are the main sources of capital for businesses, which there is nothing more important than raising capital. Finding the right balance between debt and equity financing means weighing the benefits of each and involves accounting, investing, banking and sometimes even some legal assistance. Debt Financing Debt financing is defined as taking on a form of loan/loans that must be repaid over time, often times with interest. In order to use debt financing as an option, businesses can choose to borrow from government agencies or banks for short term; which is usually under a year or long term loan over 12 months. Debt financing has it’s benefits to business owners during tax season because the interest paid on loans is deductible. However, the disadvantage is obviously the risk involved with taking out a loan in general, because there is a burden of that debt and failure to repay that debt with irregular cash flow available. For example: Being a student in college I had to choose if I wanted to invest in my future and how financially I was going to pay my way through school. So I chose to take out loans and pay the interest and loan off while in school, I not only took a risk but I did it to expand and grow. Second example...
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...regards to raising capital for the business. The main sources for raising capital are through debt and equity. “Debt financing means borrowing money from an outside source with the promise of paying back the borrowed amount, plus the agreed-upon interest, at a later date.” (Palermo, 2014) One of the advantages of debt financing is that the lender does not receive on ownership share to the business because after the debt is paid, there are no more obligations to the lender. Therefore it preserves ownership. Debt financing can be done for small or large businesses and it comes through loans from commercial banks or through organizations like the SBA (Small Business Administration) loan programs. There are disadvantages to this type of financing especially for the businesses that don’t do well and still has the obligation to pay the loan. Instead of all the profits going back into the business, part of it will have to be used to repay the loan. It does not matter if the company is doing well or not, the debt will still have to be repaid monthly or whenever it is due. “Carrying too much debt is a problem because it increases the perceived risk associated with businesses, making them unattractive to investors and thus reducing their ability to raise additional capital in the future.” (Hillstrom, n.d.) Equity is another option my client can take when it comes to raising capital. Equity financing involves the sale of ownership interest through investors to raise funds for the business...
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...current loan in 2012, when the Notes Payable to Accounts Receivable ratio falls back below the 70% threshold. One concern not discussed in the case is the relative growth of Flash Memory vs. the SSD category. Based on the information provided, we estimate Flash’s share of the market at 15% in 2007 which rapidly declines to an estimated 2% by 2013. This underscores Flash Memory’s need to accelerate top line growth to remain a significant player in the market. The forecast balance sheet (Exhibit 2) shows the account balances for Flash Memory assuming they do not invest in the new product line. The financing requirements in 2010, 2011 and 2012 are $14,433, $17,120 and $13,228 respectively. This increase in debt levels has changed the capital structure of the firm over time, increasing debt as a percentage of capital from 28% in 2007 to as high as 39% by 2011 (vs. a target of 18%). We calculated WACC for both scenarios - funding by increasing notes payable or by the issuance of stock. For the notes funding, we assumed a 9.25% cost of debt (loan rate of 3.25% prime + 6%) and a forward looking 2010-2012 average forecast debt/value ratio of 41%, resulting in a WACC of 10.11% (Exhibit 3). For the equity funding, we assumed a 7.25% cost of debt (loan rate of 3.25% prime + 4%) and the target debt-to-capital ratio of 18%, resulting in a WACC of 11.67% (Exhibit 4). The proposed investment would require a substantial cash...
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...Debt and Equity Financing Paper Organizations funding money in the form of capital for their business can be tedious especially if the risk involved is not properly analyzed well. Organizations must be able to identity if the method of funding their capital is going to contribute to the vision and will also provide enough benefits to satisfy investors and lastly if the weighted average cost will generate future income to the business. Organizations fund their business operations through two main sources of capital called debt financing and equity financing. Each in its own way contributes to the finance of the business. Debt Financing Debt financing takes the form of loans that must be repaid over time, usually with interest. With debt financing businesses can borrow money over a short term or long term period. Banks and government agencies, such as the Small Business Administration (SBA) are the main sources of debt financing that businesses can use. The Small Business Administration (SBA) has a loan guarantee program that allows small and minority-owned businesses to borrow money for various business purposes. This organization does not issue loans, but rather guarantees the loans that will be made under its programs by commercial banks and other lenders. Another example of debt financing is the line of credit. This is a bank loan where a business can draw out funds whenever money is needed in the business. These are usually only available to well-established businesses...
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...To Lease or Purchase? May 2, 2011 ACC/400 Peter Ioveno To Lease or Purchase? It is important to know when it is a good time to purchase items or lease items, as an individual and in the business world. If you purchase an item at the wrong time, it could easily put a company as risk for financial hard times. The following will detail some important factors to review when purchasing or leasing is an option. The Differences between Leasing and Purchasing Both leasing and purchasing has its pros and it cons. The trick is to figure out which would be better for a company’s current financial status. Leasing allows a lessee to avoid large down payments, keep updated materials, lower lease payments due to shared tax advantages, and the property that is being leased does not show as an asset or liability. These are all positive factors if your company is a smaller company and does not have the cash to purchase the material or only needs the material for a limited time. Next are a few pros of purchasing through a capital lease. Leasing payments on an operational lease might be higher than those payments on a capital lease due to interest rates and since the company does not own the property, it must not be abused or used to harshly because it will be returned to the lessor. A capital lease gives you tax breaks such as deprecation, while operational leasing does not. As stated above, operational leases (rental agreements) and capital leases (purchasing leases) both have...
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...Submitted By:- Ishita Singh S143f0015 DEBT vs. EQUITY Debt vs. equity financing is one of the most important decisions facing managers who need capital to fund their business operations. Debt and equity are the two main sources of capital available to businesses, and each offers both advantages and disadvantages. "Absolutely nothing is more important to a new business than raising capital," Steve Jefferson wrote in Pacific Business News (Jefferson, 2001). "But the way that money is raised can have an enormous impact on the success of a business." DEBT FINANCING Debt financing takes the form of loans that must be repaid over time, usually with interest. Businesses can borrow money over the short term (less than one year) or long term (more than one year). The main sources of debt financing are banks and government agencies, such as the Small Business Administration (SBA). Debt financing offers businesses a tax advantage, because the interest paid on loans is generally deductible. Borrowing also limits the business's future obligation of repayment of the loan, because the lender does not receive an ownership share in the business. However, debt financing also has its disadvantages. New businesses sometimes find it difficult to make regular loan payments when they have irregular cash flow. In this way, debt financing can leave businesses vulnerable to economic downturns or interest rate hikes. Carrying too much debt is a problem because it increases the perceived risk associated...
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...Debt versus Equity Financing Stacey Nicholas ACC/400 April 9, 2012 Alice Bergmann Debt versus Equity Financing Debt financing versus equity financing, which financing has more advantages over the other financing. Debt vs. equity financing is the most vital decision a manager will face when determining the needed capital to fund his or her business operations. Both types of financing are the main sources of capital that is available to a business. Both types of financing have advantages and disadvantages when a manager or owner is trying to raise capital. Debt Financing Debt financing can either be long-term or short-term and either secured or unsecured. Debt financing is obtained from a bank and will take the form of loans that must be repaid over-time along with an added fee known as interest. This loan will allow a borrower to finance daily operations. Debt financing offers a business an advantage from paying the interest rate on the loan. The advantage is the interest can be used as a deductible at the end of the year. Debt financing has a disadvantage, if a business has irregular cash flow they will have difficulty in making regular payments on their loan. When a business obtains a secure loan, the bank will hold a title for portion of the investment in exchange for cash. The portion the bank holds onto can be used for collateral in the case the loan is not paid by the maturity date. Equity Financing Equity financing is in the form of money obtained through...
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...Debt Versus Equity Financing ACC/400 May 14, 2012 Debt versus Equity Financing Debt versus equity financing is a critical element in the process of managing a business and also the most challenging decision facing managers who require capital to fund their business operations (Schroeder, Clark, & Cathey, 2005). Debt and equity are the two main sources of capital available to businesses, and each offers both advantages and disadvantages. This paper will compare and contrast lease versus purchase options, examine debt and equity financing, provide examples for each source of financing, and identify which alternative capital structure is more advantageous. Lease vs. Purchase Options: Compare and Contrast In business the decision to lease or purchase is a critical element of strategic management. Equally important is the way in which the asset will be used. Operating leases are most often used by organizations looking for fixed payments with no long-term risk, and a limited useful life of the asset. Capital leases are more aligned with the features of a conventional purchase. Purchasing often requires a higher monetary expenditure at the start, in addition to acquiring the financing to purchase through a lender. Leasing usually requires a lesser amount of cash down, and the monthly payments are often smaller. Additionally, leasing offers tax benefits because the full lease payment can be immediately deducted, whereas purchasing only allows the interest...
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...Debt Vs. Equity Financing Paper Scarlett Halifax Accounting 400 March 25, 2013 Mrs. Marissa Portugal The last five weeks, we have learned many different principles in accounting. One of the most important principles we have learned in that of the different types of financing that are available to corporations. This paper will look at leasing versus purchasing and Debt versus equity financing. To understand and make the right decisions in financing, it is wise to look at your company’s internal statements and needs. Leasing is defined as an effective way for you to manage the cost of replacing business equipment and technology while maintaining your cash flow. Leasing is a good option is you need to do something immediate, but do not have immediate cash to outright purchase. There are also several benefits to leasing such as tax benefit and flexible interest rates. However, purchasing may be a better option for your company if you plan on keeping the equipment for the duration of its lifecycle. What is Debt Financing Debt Financing is defined as financing which is money that a business borrows to run the company. One of the most important things to consider is the interest rate amount at the beginning of financing the loan, but most to their determent this is a factor that a lot of companies seem to fail to investigate or research. A couple of debt financing examples are; short term and long term. A company’s operating loans...
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...Debt Verses Equity Financing Dean Lilyquist ACC/400 September 29, 2014 Rangan Giri Debt vs. Equity Financing The judgment to rent or buy significantly depends upon requirement as well as financial position. For instance, an organization may rent a piece of property or equipment in case the requirement for such will be short-term. A company has leased a business place for recent years while they were buying as well as building their long term office. Additionally, while finishing a building job, in case an additional machine is required, a business may lease the machine for much lower than having to buy. Some companies may just require a particular machine for one task; therefore a purchase is much too costly. Currently, if a business would see where they have required leasing a particular machine many times, the company will roll the lease into a purchase. What is Debt Financing? Debt financing is when a firm raises working capital through by selling bonds, bills, or notes to individuals and institutional investors. This method allow for the individuals or institutions to become the company’s creditors versus that of the traditional financial institution. Debt financing is desirable by many individuals as it is traditionally a safe way of investing and the investment typically carries a guaranteed rate of return in the form of interest on the principal invested. The debt and interest will be repaid on a set schedule according to the terms of the bond,...
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...ACCT 1201 Lecture Notes – Hurley Spring 2016 Chapter 1 * Chapter 1 Learning Objectives: * Recognize the information conveyed in each of the four basic financial statements and the way that it is used by different decision makers (investors, creditors, and managers) * Identify the role of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in determining financial statement content and how companies ensure the accuracy of their financial statements. * Why do we need financial accounting and reporting? * Companies want to raise capital to fund their business * Debt from Creditors/Banks * Investments from Investors (in the form of stock) * Who owns a business? * Investors own a business that is publicly traded. * Investors have managers run that business on their behalf. * Investors want to be sure managers are making good use of their money (their investment) * Managers know more about the inner-workings of a company than do investors. (We call this information asymmetry). * Therefore investors need managers to report the operations of the business to them in a useable format. These are what we refer to as FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. * Managers can act in their own self-interest (at the expense of shareholders), even potentially lying to them (fraud) to increase investments in the company. How do we resolve this dilemma? * Financial Reporting according to...
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...320 EXAM REVIEW Difference between managers and entrepreneurs? |Characteristic |Entrepreneur | | | | |Manager | |Behavior |Desire for control |Delegation of Authority | |Management Style |One-man show |Management Team | |Driving Force |Creativity & Innovation |Organize and maintain what exists | |Organizational Growth |Rapid Reaction to opportunities |Medium/Long term Strategic Planning | |Organizational Structure |Informal and flexible to adapt to changes |Organized, formal, rigid org. structure | |Decision-making |Based on their intuition and gut feeling |Collect info& seek advice from inside and outside | |Description of Company |In terms of “vision, dream and mission” |In terms of market segments & profitability | |Attitude to Money ...
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...ratio is 1.273 vs. 1.847 on December 31, 2012. Current ratio determines whether a company will be able to meet their short-term obligations like paying their creditors and purchasing raw materials for its production and indicating the company’s efficiency. When a company’s current ratio is higher than a 2.0 it indicates that their current assets are larger than their short-term liabilities. When their current liabilities are greater than their current assets making the current ratio less than 1, the company may have trouble meeting their short-term debt obligations. Debt to equity ratio is determined by the long-term debt of a company divided by their shareholder’s equity. On December 31, 2013 Starbucks debt to equity was 0.419 vs. 0.1063 on December 31, 2012. Debt to equity ratio shows a percentage of the company’s assets that were financed by their debt vs. their equity. When companies have a high debt to equity ratio it shows that the company has strongly financed their activities through their debt and have to pay the accumulated interest on the financing which could result in volatile earnings. When there is a low debt to equity ratio it shows that the company have a lower risk due to the fact that the debt holders having less claim to the company’s assets. Return on equity ratio determines the rate of return on money that was invested from common stock owners which is kept by the company for previous years that have been profitable. Starbucks return on equity on December...
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...financial needs. With an estimate of future income statement and balance sheet accounts, a manager can tell how much financing might be needed, and when it might be needed. Therefore, a company like the Body Shop can use forecasted financial statements to estimate how much future external debt financing the company needs. Given the Body Shop’s growth level of 36.8% and 27.5% in the period between 1990-1992, it is assumed that the Body Shop will be able to sustain a relatively high growth rate in the future years, however it is predicted that large retailers will imitate the product and merchandising format and the Body Shop’s sales growth will decline due to increased competition in the market. Therefore, the company needs to forecast its financial statements to understand areas that need improvement before the company gives up market share to competitors. How do you prepare your forecast and what number do you get? To prepare a forecast with pencil and paper, you must use the given assumptions and iterate the process a few times until the changes get to be too small. The debt forecast amount we got for 1993 was $21,345,239. | 1993 Forecast | Assumption | Sales | 191,673,000 | 30% increase over 1992 | COGS | 84,336,120 | 44% of sales | Distribution & Administration Expense | 69,002,280 | 36% of sales | Interest Expense | 2,134,507 | 10% of debt | Profit Before Taxes | 36,200,093 | Sales - COGS - D&A - Interest | Tax | 12,670,033 | 35% of Profit...
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...Stock vs. Debt When forming a corporation, a transferor-shareholder should take into account some necessary factors to determine whether or not receiving some debt along with stock. 1. Tax Factors [ ① ]. For the shareholder Firstly, to meet the requirement of section 351, the shareholder transferor must receive only stock. Although the gain under section 351 is deferred, if some debts are received along with stock, the debt will be treated as boot and gain will be recognized. Secondly, for debt financing, the principle return is tax-free and the interest of the debt is taxed at an ordinary rate. However, for equity financing, the dividends are taxed at a preferential rate although they are double taxed (at entity level and individual level). In addition, a corporate shareholder has benefit from DRD. Thirdly, when debts become worthless or result in losses on the sale, it does not qualify under section 1244. In that case, shareholders generally have capital loss rather than the ordinary loss for section 1244 stock. The capital loss generally can be offset only by capital gain while ordinary losses are deductible against ordinary income. [ ② ].For the corporation Firstly, when issuing sock or debt, if we do not consider the benefit of shareholders, there are not significant differences for the corporation because issuing both stock and debt is not taxable. Moreover, additional money or properties received from shareholders through voluntary pro rata transfers are also tax-free...
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