Steve and Mary are art collectors. They own lithographs, etchings, and vintage photographs valued at over $250,000. Steve and Mary display their art collection at their home. They can insure this valuable personal property through a A) title insurance policy. B) dwelling property form. C) personal articles floater form. D) personal umbrella policy. […]
A stock with a beta of 1.4 has 40% more variability in returns than the average stock. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER TRUE
Which of the following would be most likely to align the interests of managers and shareholders? A) Fixed but high salaries B) Large bonuses C) Stock options D) None of the above ANSWER C
A stock with a beta of 1 has systematic or market risk equal to the “typical” stock in the marketplace. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER TRUE
Diversifying among different kinds of assets is called asset allocation. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER TRUE
Mark purchased a boat owners package policy. While using his boat, he negligently hit a pier. A person standing on the pier fell and was severely injured. Which of the boat owners package policy coverages will respond to a lawsuit filed as a result of this negligent act? A) physical damage coverage B) liability coverage […]
Pinnacle Financial Management projects that earnings per share for Valley Imports Inc. will increase from the current $1.75 per share to $2.00 next year. If Pinnacle recommends a P/E ratio of 12.5 for Valley Imports, what is the recommended forward looking price for the firm? A) $21.88 per share B) $25.00 per share C) $23.44 […]
Jan showed the following financial items in 2007 and 2008: 2007 2008 Salary 22,000 20,000 Payroll taxes 4,000 3,500 Other inflexible expenses 11,000 11,000 Flexible expenses 6,000 5,300 In relation to 2007’s savings, Jan’s savings in 2008 A) decreased by $800. B) decreased by $200. C) increased by $200. D) increased by $800. […]
Siskiyou, Inc. has total current assets of $1,200,000; total current liabilities of $500,000; long-term assets of $800,000; and long-term debt of $600,000. How much is the firm’s total equity? A) $1,200,000 B) $900,000 C) $800,000 D) $2,000,000 ANSWER B
Two sisters each open IRAs in 2011 and plan to invest $3,000 per year for the next 30 years. Mary makes her first deposit on January 1, 2011, and will make all future deposits on the first day of the year. Jane makes her first deposit on December 31, 2011, and will continue to make […]
