A study on the determinants of capital structure of selected publicly listed firms in the Philippines for the reporting period 2006-2011

Date of Publication

2012

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Commerce Major in Accounting

Subject Categories

Accounting

College

Ramon V. Del Rosario College of Business

Department/Unit

Accountancy

Abstract/Summary

Not all companies have the same access to available funds. In line with this, companies‟ management can choose which to employ among different financing schemes, be it internal (unappropriated retained earnings) or external (debt or equity). Based on their financing needs and assessment of alternatives, the decisions made by the management determine what their capital structure would be. Capital structure is very vital to a company in a way that it can be used to magnify its returns. Each financing alternative has its trade-offs and, with a good analysis, a firm can determine the capital structure that suits it. However, decision-makers need to acquire knowledge about what determines capital structure and how it can be determined. This study looked to determine the relationship of capital structure and its determinants, as previously used by earlier studies. This study could help companies gauge an understanding of which factors could possibly affect the capital structure appropriate for their firm. As a solution, by having knowledge on the determinants of capital structure, management may be able to assess what the best source of financing for the firm is.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Electronic

Accession Number

CDTU019174

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

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