One additional coverage under the homeowners policy makes available up to 10 percent of the Coverage A limit to cover increased repair costs after a loss in order to comply with a stricter building code. This additional coverage is called A) ordinance or law. B) reasonable repairs. C) concurrent causation. D) debris removal. […]
When comparing inventory turnover ratios, other things being equal, A) higher inventory turnover results from old or obsolete inventory increasing the inventory balance on the balance sheet. B) a higher inventory turnover is preferred to improve liquidity. C) higher inventory turnover results from an increase in the selling price of the product. D) a lower […]
Following catastrophic hurricane losses, South Coast Insurance Company changed its deductible provision. Rather than using a specified dollar value, $250 for example; the dollar value of the deductible increases with the size of the loss. The type of deductible that South Coast changed to is called a(n) A) calendar-year deductible. B) aggregate deductible. C) straight […]
Cash and credit management are typically the responsibility of the A) treasurer. B) vice president of production and operations. C) controller. D) chief executive officer, or CEO. ANSWER A
The homeowners policy excludes a loss brought about by two or more perils where one peril is covered under the policy and the other perils are excluded. This situation is called A) ordinance or law. B) proximate cause. C) concurrent causation. D) nullification. ANSWER Answer: C
Given the following financial statements for ACME Corporation, what amount did the company pay in dividends for 2010? Income Statement Balance Sheet Year Ended 12/31/10 12/31/2010 12/31/2009 Sales $1,300,000 Current Assets $50,000 $45,000 Cost of Goods Sold 750,000 Gross Fixed Assets 880,000 650,000 Operating Expenses 200,000 Less Accumulated Depreciation 450,000 350,000 Depreciation Expense 100,000 Fixed […]
Several different values can be considered when determining how much insurance should be carried on a dwelling (the Coverage A limit of the Homeowners 3 policy). The appropriate value that should be used is: A) the home’s market value. B) the home’s actual cash value. C) the home’s appraised value for property tax purposes. D) […]
Darla purchased an unendorsed Homeowners 3 policy. While the policy was in force, a fire occurred that destroyed a living room set. The living room set cost $4,000 new, but was 25 percent depreciated when the loss occurred. Replacement furniture will cost $4,400. Assuming no deductible, how much will Darla receive from her insurer? A) […]
Which of the following is an additional coverage provided under Section I of the Homeowners 3 policy? A) medical payments to others B) debris removal C) personal liability D) intentional property damage caused by an insured ANSWER Answer: B
A dwelling with a replacement cost of $150,000 was insured under a Homeowners 3 policy for $100,000 at the time the roof was destroyed by a windstorm. The actual cash value of the loss was $9,000, but it will cost $12,000 to replace the roof. Ignoring any deductible, what will the insurer pay to settle […]
