Advantages of the corporate form of business organization include A) minimal legal requirements. B) double taxation. C) easier transfer of ownership. D) none of the above ANSWER C
Date: September 19th, 2020
You are considering investing in Ford Motor Company. Which of the following are examples of diversifiable risk? I. Risk resulting from possibility of a stock market crash. II. Risk resulting from uncertainty regarding a possible strike against Ford. III. Risk resulting from an expensive recall of a Ford product. IV. Risk resulting from interest rates […]
Date: September 19th, 2020
Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of a sole proprietorship as a form of business organization compared to the corporate form of business organization? A) Access to the capital markets B) Unlimited liability of the owners C) Subject to the double taxation D) Limited liability of the shareholders ANSWER D
Date: September 19th, 2020
Why is the price/earnings ratio a common and popular technique for evaluating stocks? Why do fast growing firms have higher P/E ratios? What is a long-run average P/E ratio for larger publicly traded firms in the United States? What are some limitations to using this technique to evaluate stock prices? ANSWER P/E ratios […]
Date: September 19th, 2020
The real rate of return is the return earned above the A) variability of returns measured by standard deviation. B) inflation risk premium. C) risk-adjusted return. D) default risk premium. ANSWER B
Date: September 19th, 2020
David started a public accounting firm. David is concerned that accountants on his staff may give incorrect accounting advice, and the accounting firm may be sued. What type of liability insurance should David purchase to protect against such claims? A) errors and omissions insurance B) directors and officers liability insurance C) general liability insurance D) […]
Date: September 19th, 2020
Which of the following statements is (are) true with respect to the treatment of legal defense costs under the ISO Commercial General Liability policy? I. Legal defense costs usually are counted against the policy limit. II. Once the insurer has paid out the applicable limit of liability, the insurer’s duty to defend ends. A) I […]
Date: September 19th, 2020
Jennifer was just asked to serve on the Board of an insurance company. Jennifer is concerned that if the company is mismanaged, the policyowners, stockholders, and employees might sue the management team. What type of liability insurance will protect Jennifer from such claims if she accepts a position on the insurance company’s Board? A) commercial […]
Date: September 19th, 2020
Wendy purchased 800 shares of Genetics Stock at $3 per share on 1/1/12. Wendy sold the shares on 12/31/12 for $3.45. Genetics stock has a beta of 1.9, the risk-free rate of return is 4%, and the market risk premium is 9%. Wendy’s holding period return is A) 15.0%. B) 16.5%. C) 21.1%. D) 17.6%. […]
Date: September 19th, 2020
Which of the following statements is true concerning the ISO employment-related practices liability form? A) Coverage is provided without a co-payment provision. B) Legal defense costs are included as part of the policy limit. C) Wrongful termination is excluded from coverage. D) Liability to employees is excluded from coverage. ANSWER Answer: B
Date: September 19th, 2020
