If the firm’s current liabilities in June were $37,000, the net working capital was ________.(See Table 14.1) A) $20,000 B) $21,500 C) $23,000 D) $38,000 ANSWER D
Date: September 19th, 2020
Which of the following is true of an aggressive funding strategy of a firm? A) Under an aggressive funding strategy, a firm funds it seasonal requirements with bonds and long-term loans. B) Under an aggressive funding strategy, a firm funds its seasonal requirements with short-term debt. C) Under an aggressive funding strategy, a firm funds […]
Date: September 19th, 2020
A firm has a cash conversion cycle of 60 days and average payment period of 40 days. The firm’s operating cycle is ________ days. A) 20 B) 100 C) 50 D) 30 ANSWER A
Date: September 19th, 2020
Which of the following is NOT considered an advantage of going public? a. Sharing corporate control with outsiders. b. Better access to both equity and debt markets in the future c. Better liquidity for the firm’s shares d. The firm’s entrepreneurs have a chance to liquidate part of their investment and diversify. ANSWER […]
Date: September 19th, 2020
Which plan has a higher degree of financial leverage and financial risk? (See Table 12.1) What will be an ideal response? ANSWER Financing Plan 2 has higher degree of financial leverage and financial risk.
Date: September 19th, 2020
A firm has an average age of inventory of 60 days, an average collection period of 45 days, and an average payment period of 30 days. The firm’s operating cycle is ________ days. A) 75 B) 105 C) 90 D) 135 ANSWER B
Date: September 19th, 2020
Which of the following elements is required for the calculation of cash conversion cycle? A) current assets ratio B) average cost of goods sold C) average collection period D) cash flows from operations ANSWER C
Date: September 19th, 2020
Harry Trading Company must choose its optimal capital structure. Currently, the firm has a 20 percent debt ratio and the firm expects to generate a dividend next year of $5.44 per share. Dividends are expected to remain at this level indefinitely. Stockholders currently require a 12.1 percent return on their investment. Harry is considering changing […]
Date: September 19th, 2020
Which of the following is NOT generally considered a cost of going public? a. Underpricing: IPOs appear to be substantially underpriced. b. Competition: Now that the firm is more visible, industry rivals will compete more intensively. c. Issuance Costs: The typical underwriter spread for an IPO is 7% of the offering proceeds. d. Management’s time […]
Date: September 19th, 2020
Other factors remaining constant, an increase in the average payment period will result in ________. A) a decrease in the average collection period B) a decrease in the cash conversion cycle C) an increase in the cash conversion cycle D) an increase in the average collection period ANSWER B
Date: September 19th, 2020
