For firms that are in a financial position to take a cash discount, it is advisable not to take the discount if the terms offered are 2/10 net 30. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER FALSE
The IRR method gives a ________ to assess the viability of a project. A) percentage return B) dollar figure C) time period D) ratio ANSWER A
Explain how to create a common size income statement and a common size balance sheet. Provide at least three reasons why analysts find the creation of common size statements to be a useful practice. What will be an ideal response? ANSWER The student should understand that each item on the income statement is […]
Spontaneous liabilities such as accounts payable and accruals represent a use of financing that arise from the normal course of business. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER FALSE
Which of the following is NOT a problem with the dividend model approach to estimating the cost of equity? A) Some firms do not pay dividends. B) Some firms pay dividends but do not follow a policy of constant growth. C) Sometimes it is very difficult to estimate a constant dividend growth rate for a […]
As sales increase, a company needs more inventory and more employees resulting in ________. A) more accounts payable and accruals, and therefore increasing its spontaneous liabilities B) less accounts payable and accruals, and therefore decreasing its spontaneous liabilities C) more accounts payable and accruals, and therefore decreasing its spontaneous liabilities D) less accounts payable and […]
Which of the following is NOT a key component of the CAPM? A) beta B) diversifiable risk C) the risk-free rate D) the market risk premium ANSWER B
Spontaneous liabilities such as accounts payable and notes payable represent a source of financing that arise from the normal course of business. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER FALSE
Janis Corp just issued an annual dividend of $2.50 per share. The firm anticipates the growth rate in dividends will be 3% annually for the foreseeable future. If the current price is $61 per share, what is the required rate of return for the firm’s equity? A) 7.10% B) 8.36% C) 7.22% D) 6.95% […]
A firm’s cost of capital may also be known as: A) the cost of financing. B) the internal rate of return. C) modified internal rate of return. D) the prime rate. ANSWER A