What is Debt=Equity Ratio?
Debt-Equity Ratio Ratio: Total Debt / Total Equity = % The higher the debt-equity ratio, the higher the risk of the business Ratio rises/falls if
Debt-Equity Ratio Ratio: Total Debt / Total Equity = % The higher the debt-equity ratio, the higher the risk of the business Ratio rises/falls if
Debt versus Liability A provider lends an amount to the business & there is obligation to repay the debt Liability – ALL obligations, something owed
The business has an obligation to repay the debt (principal & interest) Repaying interest on the debt applies whether the business makes a profit or
Debt A provider (e.g bank) lends an amount to the business The business has an obligation to repay the amount borrowed (debt) Amount borrowed is
Drawings The owner can draw / withdraw / take out cash and assets from the business The bank (cash) balance or the asset (e.g. vehicle)
Sweat Equity, is where the entrepreneur Contributes time & effort, your “sweat” Contributes knowledge, skills & connections
Owner’s Equity Owner’s Equity = Capital Contribution + Changes below Owner’s Equity Computation Capital contribution by the owner + Net Profit – Net Loss –
Equity means Ownership in the business Interest or Claim to the Assets in the business
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