Northwest Packing Inc. estimates the following expenditures: total shipping costs of $1,100; wages paid to workers of $9,600; overhead costs of $4,300; raw materials of $5,000; and, dividends and interest paid of $2,200. What is the total production cost from all of these costs? A) $22,200 B) $21,100 C) $20,100 D) $20,000 ANSWER […]
In accounting, the recording of the cost of goods sold occurs at the time of the sale, but the cash flow may take place over an extended time period. Indicate whether the statement is true or false. ANSWER Answer: TRUE
When implementing the cash management strategies, a firm should avoid damaging a firm’s credit rating by overstretching accounts payable. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER FALSE
Once all the expenditures and receipts are determined, a financial manager can determine the probability of cash excess or cash shortfall in upcoming periods. Indicate whether the statement is true or false. ANSWER Answer: TRUE
Southwest Distribution Inc. estimates the following expenditures: interest paid of $17,500; wages paid to workers of $74,600; overhead costs of $12,300; raw materials of $55,000; shipping costs of $7,100 and dividends paid to common stockholders of $15,000. What are the total production costs? A) $141,900 B) $149,000 C) $166,500 D) $181,500 ANSWER Answer: […]
The value of a firm at optimum capital structure is computed as ________. A) earnings before interest and taxes times one less tax rate divided by one plus weighted average cost of capital B) earnings before interest and taxes times one less tax rate divided by weighted average cost of capital C) operating cash flow […]
A company estimates the following expenditures: preferred dividends paid of $22,200; wages paid to workers of $49,600; overhead costs of $24,300; raw materials of $45,000; shipping costs of $12,100. What are the total production costs? A) $131,000 B) $134,500 C) $142,100 D) $153,200 ANSWER Answer: A Explanation: A) Production costs include, among other […]
Buckeye Inc. uses the sales forecast to plan production. The company produces a glow-in-the-dark cup called “Lights-Out” one month in advance of the forecasted sale. The January sales forecast of 20 units of these cups will be scheduled for December production. However, the company also notes that sales forecasts and actual sales can differ, and […]
Bandamere Lighting Inc. uses the sales forecast to plan production. The company produces the magnetic light bulb called “Bright-1” one month in advance of the forecasted sale. The January sales forecast of 38 units of these bulbs will be scheduled for December production. However, the company also notes that sales forecasts and actual sales can […]
According to the traditional approach to capital structure, the value of a firm will be maximized when ________. A) the financial leverage is maximized B) the cost of debt is minimized C) the weighted average cost of capital is minimized D) the dividend payout is maximized ANSWER C
