Analysing Comparative Statement of Profit and Loss
Which of the ...
Question
Which of the following is not external sources of cash?
A
Issue of new shares
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B
Depreciation
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C
Raising of long-term loans
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D
Sale of fixed assets, investment etc.
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Solution
The correct option is B Depreciation
External sources of finance are equity capital, preferred stock, debentures, term loans, venture capital, leasing, hire purchase, trade credit, bank overdraft, factoring ,Sale of fixed assets, investment etc.
"Depreciation is a source of funds" is a common but misleading statement.
It should be understood that depreciation does not provide cash only sales and external financing can do this.
Being a non-cash expense, depreciation is only a means of conserving the outflow of cash from the firm.