The need for business finance: past paper questions
Real questions on the need for business finance
The newest 13 of 13 written questions. Open one to see it on the real paper.
- 9609/11 · October/November 2025 · Q2a[2]
Define the term liquidation.
See it on the paper → - 9609/22 · October/November 2024 · Q1a(ii)[3]
Explain the term capital expenditure (line 16).
See it on the paper → - 9609/22 · February/March 2024 · Q2a(ii)[3]
Explain the term leasing.
See it on the paper → - 9609/23 · October/November 2023 · Q1b(i)[3]
Refer to Table 1.1. Calculate the forecast closing balance in March 2024.
See it on the paper → - 9609/23 · October/November 2022 · Q1a(i)[2]
Define the term ‘revenue’ (line 10).
See it on the paper → - 9609/13 · October/November 2021 · Q4a[2]
Define the term ‘published accounts’.
See it on the paper → - 9609/13 · October/November 2021 · Q4b[3]
Explain two limitations of published accounts. Section B (Essay) Answer one question only
See it on the paper → - 9609/22 · October/November 2021 · Q2a(ii)[3]
Explain the term ‘private limited company’ (line 1).
See it on the paper → - 9609/22 · October/November 2021 · Q2b(i)[3]
Calculate the profit made from selling standard and advanced services in April.
See it on the paper → - 9609/33 · October/November 2019 · Q2a(ii)[4]
the dividend yield for 2018.
See it on the paper → - 9609/11 · May/June 2019 · Q2a[2]
Define the term ‘retained earnings’.
See it on the paper → - 9609/12 · February/March 2019 · Q4a[2]
Define the term ‘statement of financial position’.
See it on the paper → - 9609/12 · February/March 2019 · Q4b[3]
Briefly explain two uses an investor might make of a statement of financial position. Section B (Essay) Answer one question only.
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What examiners said
The vast majority of candidates who knew the calculation scored full marks, showing the importance of remembering basic formulae. It is also important to stress the need for the calculation and working out as this can gain valuable marks if the final answer is incorrect.
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 9609/23 Q1(b)(i) (Cambridge)
The correct formula for revenue would automatically gain full marks, however a significant number of candidates failed to mention revenue came from selling goods or services and focused only on the fact revenue is income to a business.
— Examiner report, October/November 2022, 9609/23 Q1(a)(i) (Cambridge)
Define the term ‘published accounts’. A significant minority of candidates were unable to accurately define the term ‘published accounts’. General answers were given rather than specific reference to financial statements issued annually by limited companies. Strong answers made these references and provided examples such as income statements and statements of financial position.
— Examiner report, October/November 2021, 9609/13 Q4(a) (Cambridge)
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