Tom opened a store in a mall. His store is located between a theater and a department store. Tom counts on the theater and department store to generate walk-in business at his store While his store has been successful, Tom knows that if either or both of the other businesses closed, his store would suffer […]
Beta represents the average movement of a company’s stock returns in response to a movement in the market’s returns. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER TRUE
Financial Managers rely on the firm’s ________ department to relay key financial data, such as cash flow statements, to aid in capital budgeting and financing decisions. A) human resources B) accounting C) marketing D) operations ANSWER B
CompuFix services desktop and laptop computers. The owner of CompuFix is concerned that computers that are left with the business to be repaired may be damaged or destroyed. To address this risk, CompuFix should purchase A) mobile equipment and property insurance. B) coverage for property held by bailees. C) coverage for property of dealers—a “block” […]
The slope of the characteristic line of a security is that security’s beta. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER TRUE
Your firm’s sales are estimated to increase by 10% in the next year. However, soon after the beginning of the year it becomes apparent that the growth in sales is more likely to be 20%. If your cost of good sold consists of only variable expenses, and the relationship between revenues and costs remain the […]
Based on the information in Table 4-2, the return on equity is A) 16.66%. B) 18.47%. C) 15.65%. D) 19.33%. ANSWER C
What are the five key methods by which securities are distributed to final investors? What will be an ideal response? ANSWER A Negotiated Purchase: In a negotiated underwriting, the firm that needs funds makes contact with an investment banker, and deliberations concerning the new issue begin. If all goes well, a method is […]
Which of the following statements about the ISO businessowners policy is true? A) The current form is written on a named-perils basis, but an “open-perils” (all risks) endorsement is available. B) It provides business income and extra expense coverage as an additional coverage. C) The policy covers business personal property but does not cover buildings. […]
Given the following financial statements for ARGON Corporation, and assuming that ARGON paid a common dividend of $80,000 in 2010, what is the company’s financing cash flow for 2010? Income Statement Balance Sheet Year Ended 12/31/10 12/31/2010 12/31/2 Sales $1,300,000 Current Assets $50,000 $45 Cost of Goods Sold 750,000 Gross Fixed Assets 880,000 650 Operating […]