Finance

In a takeover bid, target management may offer to repurchase the bidde

In a takeover bid, target management may offer to repurchase the bidder’s shares at a large premium if the bidder promises to cease and desist. The premium payoff is called (i), and the agreement to cease and desist is called a (ii). (i) (ii) a. subornation stand down agreement b. subornation standstill agreement c. greenmail […]

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Date: September 19th, 2020

One major risk a firm assumes in an aggressive financing strategy is _

One major risk a firm assumes in an aggressive financing strategy is ________. A) the possibility that collections will be slower than expected B) the possibility that long-term funds may not be available when needed C) the possibility that short-term funds may not be available when needed D) the possibility that it will run out […]

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Date: September 19th, 2020

A is an agreement among the few dominant firms in an industry to coord

A is an agreement among the few dominant firms in an industry to coordinate production and, as alleged, to cut prices temporarily in order to drive out or acquire smaller competitors, after which they could raise prices substantially. a. syndicate b. trust c. non-compete clause d. cut-throat accord     ANSWER B

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Date: September 19th, 2020

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has recently voted to

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has recently voted to eliminate (i) accounting for mergers, and henceforth will allow only the (ii). (i) (ii) a. purchase method pool of interest b. amalgamation consolidation c. pooling of interest purchase method d. consolidation amalgamation     ANSWER C

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Date: September 19th, 2020

The basic strategies that should be employed by a business firm in man

The basic strategies that should be employed by a business firm in managing cash includes ________. A) paying accounts payable as early as possible B) turning over inventory as quickly as possible, avoiding stockouts C) operating in a fashion that requires maximum cash D) extending the credit period allowed to customers     ANSWER B

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Date: September 19th, 2020

For minimizing the cash conversion cycle, a firm should ________. A)

For minimizing the cash conversion cycle, a firm should ________. A) grant longer credit terms to customers to maintain healthy business relations B) pay off accounts payables as fast as possible to gain credibility C) turn over inventory as quickly as possible without stockouts D) increase mail managing, processing, and clearing time when collecting from […]

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Date: September 19th, 2020