[Verse 1] When companies spend their treasure chest Equipment, buildings, patents blessed Investing flows drain money out But assets grow without a doubt Machinery hums and software clicks These purchases are capital tricks [Chorus] I-F-A, the money's way Investing builds, Financing pays Cash flows out and cash flows in Track the dollars, thick and thin I-F-A, remember this Investing spends, Financing gives [Verse 2] Acquisitions swallow firms whole Mergers play the starring role Research spending, factory floors Innovation opens doors Every dollar leaves the vault But future earnings aren't at fault [Chorus] I-F-A, the money's way Investing builds, Financing pays Cash flows out and cash flows in Track the dollars, thick and thin I-F-A, remember this Investing spends, Financing gives [Verse 3] Financing brings the money home Borrowing cash or selling stone Issue bonds and stocks for sale Investors bite and rarely fail Debt or equity, pick your poison Both will make your coffers glisten [Bridge] Operations need their funding source Investing drains with steady force Financing fills the empty well A balancing act, can't you tell? Three activities dance around Keep your company safe and sound [Chorus] I-F-A, the money's way Investing builds, Financing pays Cash flows out and cash flows in Track the dollars, thick and thin I-F-A, remember this Investing spends, Financing gives [Outro] Dividends flow to shareholders Interest paid to money lenders Read the statement, know the score Cash flow tells you so much more
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