Expenses due Examination Tip Be sure to match the correct source with the correct term.
For example, you can’t use a bank overdraft to buy a premises – just like you wouldn’t use a long-term loan to buy stock.
Buy stock Rent Wages
Sources
Medium term
(Lasts up to five years) Uses
Medium-term loan
Hire purchase Leasing
Machinery Equipment Vehicles
Sources Capital
Long term
(Long-term items) Uses
Retained earnings
Long-term loan
Premises Land
Expanding
Buying other organisations
Example 1
Minizone decided they would buy a van for €30,000. Which source of finance should they use? Give a reason for your answer.
Hint: It’s a form of capital expenditure. Solution
Buying a van Source
Reason Medium-term loan
A van lasts in value for up to five years. If you take out a short-term loan, e.g. a bank overdraft, you will have large repayments and you will be repaying the loan before you have earned money on it. A medium-term loan is the best option.
Example 2
Minizone needs to pay Eir €75 per month for broadband. Which source of finance should they use? Give a reason for your answer.
Solution
Paying expenses Source
Reason Short-term expenses due
Broadband is an everyday expense for the running of a business. A short- term source is best.