CAIE A-Level Business 5.1.1 Need for finance

CAIE A-Level Business 5.1.1 Need for finance
Cambridge International AS & A Level Business 9609 syllabus for exams in 2026, 2027 and 20282026–2028

Practise linking start-up, growth and survival finance needs to cash shortages, profit limits and risks of business failure.

How this is tested

  • explain a business reason for needing finance, linked to start-up, growth or survival
  • distinguish short-term cash needs from longer-term finance for expansion
  • analyse how lack of finance may lead to liquidation or bankruptcy

Question 2(a)

[Maximum number: 2]

Define the term liquidation.