On the basis of number of shares traded, more stocks are traded over the counter than on organized exchanges. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER TRUE
Common-sized income statements restate the numbers in the income statement as a percentage of sales to assist in the comparison of a firm’s financial performance across time and with competitors. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER TRUE
An investment project is acceptable if the total cash received over the life of the project exceeds the total cash spent over the life of the project. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER FALSE
Stocks listed on the New York Stock Exchange must be traded exclusively on the NYSE in order to maintain the high standards set by the exchange. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER FALSE
If two companies have the same net income and the same level of risk, they must also have the same stock price or the market is not in equilibrium. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER FALSE
One advantage of being listed on the NYSE is that all trades are made in an auction setting with face-to-face trading between individuals on the floor of the stock exchange. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER FALSE
An income statement reports a firm’s cumulative revenues and expenses from the inception of the firm through the income statement date. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER FALSE
One advantage of organized stock exchanges is increased stock price volatility resulting from the efficient exchange of pricing information. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER FALSE
Profits represent money that can be spent, and as such, form the basis for determining the value of financial decisions. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER FALSE
Owners equity increases each period by the amount of the corporation’s positive net cash flow. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER FALSE