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Sources of finance key terms

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Sources of finance

AqaGcseBusinessFinance

Key terms

  • Retained profit

    The part of a company’s profit that is retained for reinvestment or to strengthen the balance sheet, rather than distributed to shareholders.

  • Liability

    A legal obligation to pay a debt or settle a claim, often recorded as a future outflow of resources.

  • Sources of finance

    The various ways a business can raise capital, including equity, debt, and other funding methods.