Give the classification of funds on the basis of ownership.
On the basis of ownership, the sources of finance can be classified into two parts :
1. Owner's funds.
2. Borrowed funds.
Owner's funds :
(a) The funds provided by the owner of an enterprise are known as owner's funds.
(b) These funds remain invested in the business for a longer period of time and are not refunded during the lifetime of the business.
(c) The owners have control over the working of the company and are paid a dividend after the payment of dividend to preference shares.
(d) For example equity shares, retained earnings, etc.
Borrowed funds :
(a) The funds raised through loans or borrowings are known as borrowed funds.
(b) It is a combination of funds that are raised either by the way of credit or loans.
(c) They are permitted to a fixed amount of interest.
(d) Borrowed funds are generally raised by issuing debentures through credit or loans. It is also termed as debt financing.