Assume that a firm’s earnings per share (EPS) are expected to be $1.35 next year and that analysts have determined that an appropriate forward-looking multiple is 20 times the projected earnings. What should the stock price be? A) $11.35 B) $20.00 C) $27.00 D) $28.75 ANSWER C Explanation: C) Price = EPS * […]
There is no legal distinction made between the assets of the business and the personal assets of any of the owners in the limited partnership. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER FALSE
Investment banking firms offer to facilitate the sale of securities to the public in a variety of ways. Which of the following methods guarantees the corporation with a pre-determined price for the securities? A) an underwriting B) a commission basis C) a competitive bid D) a best efforts basis ANSWER A
Your personal balance sheet provides A) an estimate of your net worth at a point in time. B) an illustration of how your wealth has changed over time. C) a summary estimate of your expenses and income over the previous year. D) a pro forma budget for the coming year. ANSWER A
Its ability to raise capital by selling stock makes the corporation the best form of organization in terms of raising capital. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER TRUE
When an investment banking firm “underwrites” an issue of securities, the firm is performing which of the following? A) offering to purchase the securities from the firm, thereby assuming the risk of resale to investors B) agreeing to provide insurance that the firm’s securities will sell for a price that is established by the firm […]
Based on the information in Table 4-1, the current ratio is A) 1.98. B) 2.86. C) 1.92. D) 2.88. ANSWER A
A compound annuity involves depositing or investing a single sum of money and allowing it to compound for a certain number of years. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER FALSE
Which of the following statements about types of property covered under the Personal Articles Floater is true? A) Golfer’s equipment is covered only in the United States. B) Furs are covered on a blanket basis without the necessity to schedule individual items. C) A higher premium must be paid to insure musical instruments if they […]
All of the following are considered floods under the federal flood insurance program EXCEPT A) the overflow of tidal waters. B) the accumulation of surface water after a heavy rain. C) a mudslide caused by an accumulation of water after a heavy rain. D) the discharge of water from a home appliance, such as a […]