The budget is primarily defined as an Annual Financial Statement. It outlines the government's expected revenue and expenditures for the upcoming fiscal year. In many countries, including India, the budget is presented annually and serves as a key tool for economic planning and financial management.
The correct answer is (B) : Annual financial statement
List-I (Characteristic) | List-II (Concept) |
(A) More debt can be used if debt can be raised at a lower rate | (I) Cost of debt |
(B) Since interest is a deductible expense, cost of debt is affected by the tax rate | (II) Risk Consideration |
(C) If a firm’s business risk is lower, its capacity to use debt is higher and vice-versa | (III) Tax Rate |
(D) A public issue of equity may reduce the management’s holding in the company | (IV) Control |