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Concept of Financial Planning

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CBSE: Class 12

Core Idea

  • Preparation of a financial blueprint of future operations.
  • Ensures enough funds are available at the right time.
  • Avoids problems of both inadequate and excess funds.
CBSE: Class 12

Financial Planning vs Financial Management

  • Financial planning: focuses on fund requirements and availability for smooth operations.
  • Financial management: chooses best investment and financing options to increase shareholders’ wealth.
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Twin Objectives

  • Ensure funds are available when required (amount, timing, sources).
  • Avoid raising resources unnecessarily; surplus money must be put to best possible use.
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Scope and Time

  • Includes short-term (budget) and long-term (growth, capital expenditure) planning.
  • Usually for three to five years; plans up to one year are called budgets.
CBSE: Class 12

Basic Steps

  • Start with sales forecast.
  • Prepare financial statements considering fixed and working capital.
  • Estimate profits and retained earnings, then external fund requirement and sources; make cash budgets.
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Cutting Back on Debt

Role of Debt 

  • Debt is common; right amount helps cash flow and growth.
  • Too much debt can strangle the business.

How Much Debt Is Too Much 

  • Decide using analysis of cash flow and industry.
  • Higher industry volatility → less debt; lower volatility → more debt possible.

Lenders and Owner’s Role 

  • Banks check debt–equity, but willingness to lend is not proof of safe debt.
  • Some lenders may rely more on collateral than earnings.
  • Business owners must use financial analysis and statements to make sound borrowing decisions.
CBSE: Class 12

Key Points: Concept of Financial Planning

  • Financial planning prepares a financial blueprint for future operations.
  • It ensures funds are available at the right time and in the right amount.
  • It avoids both shortage and excess of funds.
  • It includes short-term budgets and long-term plans for growth and capital expenditure.
  • The process starts with sales forecasts and estimates profits, cash needs, and external funding.
  • Debt can support growth, but excessive debt can harm the business.
  • Owners should use cash-flow analysis and financial statements before borrowing.

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