Tim invested $1,000 in a mutual fund paying 8% per year. John invested $500 in the same fund. If both Tim and John keep their money invested for the same period of time, Tim will end up with twice as much money as John. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER […]
A car manufacturer offers either $2,000 cash back or zero percent financing for 5 years. A rational consumer will always take the cash back because money received today is worth more than money received in the future. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER FALSE
Which of the following is NOT a benefit provided by the existence of organized security exchanges? A) establishing and publicizing fair security prices B) standardization of all debt agreements C) helping businesses raise new capital D) providing a continuous market ANSWER B
Insurance companies invest in the “long-end” of the securities market by purchasing securities with longer maturities. In which of the following instruments would an insurance company be least likely to invest most of its assets? A) corporate stocks B) mortgages C) corporate bonds D) commercial paper ANSWER D
Artificially low interest rates helped create the housing bubble because low interest rates (r value) create higher values (higher PVs). Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER TRUE
The CEO of High Tech International decides to change an accounting method at the end of the current year. The change results in reported profits increasing by 5%, but the company’s cash flows are not changed. If capital markets are efficient, then A) the stock price will increase only if the accounting change will also […]
In August 2004, Google first sold its common stock to the public at $85 per share and raised $1.76 billion. This is an example of A) a secondary market transaction. B) a money-market transaction. C) a venture capital firm transaction. D) a primary market transaction. ANSWER D
Additional Paid in Capital on the balance sheet equals the amount paid by investors for the company’s common stock that exceeds the market price of the stock at the time of purchase. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER FALSE
If company A has a lower average collection period than company B, then company A will have a higher accounts receivable turnover. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER TRUE
Cash flows is the most relevant variable to measure the returns on debt instruments, while GAAP net income is the most relevant variable to measure the returns on common stock. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER FALSE