CBSE Class 12 Business Studies 2017 Delhi set 1

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Somnath Ltd., is engaged in the business of export of garments. In the past, the performance of the company had been upto the expectations. In line with the latest technology, the company decided to upgrade its machinery. For this, the Finance Manager, Dalmia estimated the amount of funds required and the timings. This will help the company in linking the investment and the financing decisions on a continuous basis. Dalmia therefore, began with the preparation of a sales forecast for the next four years. He also collected the relevant data about the profit estimates in the coming years. By doing this, he wanted to be sure about the availability of funds from the internal sources of the business. For the remaining funds he is trying to find out alternative sources from outside.
Identify the financial concept discussed in the above para. Also state the objectives to be achieved by the use of financial concept, so identified.
Solution:  
Concept discussed in the above para is 'Financial planning'.
Objectives of financial planning (any two):
(i) To ensure availability of funds whenever required - It involved estimation of the funds required the time at which these funds are to be made available and the sources of these funds.
(ii) To see that the firm does not raise resources unnecessarily - It ensures that firm does not raise resources unnecessarily as it will increase the costs and the resources will remain idle.
(iii) To formulate overall organisational goals and plans for their achievement.
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