Description : Permanent working capital A. varies with seasonal needs B. includes fixed assets C. is the amount of current assets required to meet a firm's long-term minimum needs D. includes accounts
Last Answer : C. is the amount of current assets required to meet a firm's long-term minimum needs
Description : The amount of current assets that varies with seasonal requirements is referred to as working capital. A. permanent B. net C. temporary D. gross
Last Answer : C. temporary
Description : Which of the following illustrates the use of a hedging approach to financing assets? A. Temporary current assets financed with long-term liabilities. B. Permanent working capital financed with long-term ... equity D. All assets financed with a mixture of 50% equity and 50% long-term debt
Last Answer : B. Permanent working capital financed with long-term liabilities.
Description : Identify the incorrect statement in connection with working capital management. A. Long-term funds are more expensive than short-term funds but also riskier B. The objectives of ... fluctuating current assets E. Aggressive financing policies increase profitability at the cost of higher risk
Last Answer : A. Long-term funds are more expensive than short-term funds but also riskier
Description : Risk, as it relates to working capital, means that there is jeopardy to the firm for not maintaining sufficient current assets to . A. meet its cash obligations as they occur and take advantage ... above industry norms E. meet its cash obligations as they occur and support the proper level of
Last Answer : D. maintain current and acid-test ratios at or above industry norms
Description : Which of the following would be consistent with an aggressive approach to financ ing working capital? A. Financing short-term needs with short-term funds. B. Financing permanent inventory buildup with ... needs with short-term funds. D. Financing some long-term needs with short-term funds
Last Answer : D. Financing some long-term needs with short-term funds.
Description : Net working capital refers to A. total assets minus fixed assets B. current assets minus current liabilities C. current assets minus inventories D. current
Last Answer : B. current assets minus current liabilities
Description : Under a conservative financing policy a firm would use long-term financing to finance some of the temporary current assets. What should the firm do when a "dip" in temporary current assets causes ... C. Use the excess funds to repurchase common stock. D. Purchase additional plant and equipment.
Last Answer : B. Invest the excess long-term financing in marketable securities.
Description : How can a firm provide a margin of safety if it cannot borrow on short notice to meet its needs? A. Maintain a low level of current assets (especially cash and marketable securities) ... the level of fixed assets (especially plant and equipment D. Lengthening the maturity schedule of financing
Last Answer : D. Lengthening the maturity schedule of financing
Description : Which of the following statements relating to working capital financing is not correct? A. An aggressive policy uses long-term debt to finance fluctuating current assets B. Long-term debt ... . The matching principle indicates that fluctuating current assets should be financed by short-term debt
Last Answer : A. An aggressive policy uses long-term debt to finance fluctuating current assets
Description : Which of the following statements is most correct? A. For small companies, long-term debt is the principal source of external financing. B. Current assets of the typical manufacturing firm account ... the financial manager to make a decision and not address the issue again for several months.
Last Answer : B. Current assets of the typical manufacturing firm account for over half of its total assets.
Description : Which of the following is least likely to be part of the calculation of the terminal- year incremental net cash flow for an energy-related expansion project? A. An initial working capital ... Disposal/reclamation costs C. Capitalized expenditures D. Salvage value of any sold or disposed assets
Last Answer : D. Salvage value of any sold or disposed assets
Description : A firm’s investment in current asset is known as ---------------- a) Net working capital b) Gross working capital c) Average working capital d) None of these
Last Answer : b) Gross working capital
Description : Current ratio shows----- a) The change in gross profit b) The working capital position c) The liquidity of assets d) The change in net profit
Last Answer : b) The working capital position
Description : Which of the following statements is correct regarding the internal rate of return (IRR) method? A. Each project has a unique internal rate of return. B. As long as you are not dealing with ... of return is rarely used by firms today because of the ease at which net present value is calculated
Last Answer : D. The internal rate of return is rarely used by firms today because of the ease at which net present value is calculated.
Description : Which of the following statements is correct regarding the internal rate of return (IRR) method? A. Each project has a unique internal rate of return. B. As long as you are not dealing with ... of return is rarely used by firms today because of the ease at which net present value is calculated.
Description : Which of the following statements is correct regarding the internal rate of return (IRR) method? A. Each project has a unique internal rate of return B. As long as you are not dealing with ... of return is rarely used by firms today because of the ease at which net present value is calculated
Description : Having defined working capital as current assets, it can be further classified according to . A. financing method and time B. rate of return and financing method C. time and rate of return D. components & time
Last Answer : D. components & time
Description : To financial analysts, "working capital" means the same thing as . A. Total assets B. fixed assets C. current assets D. current assets minus current liabilities.
Last Answer : C. current assets
Description : Which of the following would be consistent with a hedging (maturity matching) approach to financing working capital? A. Financing short-term needs with short-term funds B. Financing short-term needs ... needs with long-term funds. D. Financing some long-term needs with short-term funds.
Last Answer : A. Financing short-term needs with short-term funds
Description : Which of the following would be consistent with a conservative approach to financ ing working capital? A. Financing short-term needs with short-term funds. B. Financing short-term needs with long- ... seasonal needs with short-term funds. D. Financing some long-term needs with short-term funds.
Last Answer : B. Financing short-term needs with long-term debt.
Description : Which of the following is not used in capital budgeting? A. B. C. D. Time Value of Money Sensitivity Analysis Net Assets Value Method Cash Flows
Last Answer : Net Assets Value Method
Description : Which of the following statements is true of Insured Asset Allocation? A. It is aimed at benefiting from short-term under pricing and over pricing of assets. B. In this strategy the risk ... . It is a strategy aimed at achieving the objectives of the investor without depending on market timing
Last Answer : E. It is a strategy aimed at achieving the objectives of the investor without depending on market timing.
Description : The estimated benefits from a capital budgeting project are expected as cash flows rather than income flows because . A. it is more difficult to calculate income flows than cash flows B. it ... is central to the firm's capital budgeting decision C. this is required by the accounting profession
Last Answer : B. it is cash, not accounting income, that is central to the firm's capital budgeting decision
Description : It was recognized in the 1990s that physical assets are not the only thing that needs to be included in the valuation of a firm. In Europe, firms also included a supplement detailing the: A. Goodwill B. Intellectual capital C. Brand reputation D. Knowledge
Last Answer : Intellectual capital
Description : Net capital employed is equal to --------------- a) Total assets minus liabilities b) Fixed asset plus net working capital c) Total asset minus long-term liabilities d) Total assets
Last Answer : b) Fixed asset plus net working capital
Description : What is a project? A. A permanent endeavor that consumes resources, has objectives based on specifications, and consumes resources. (Ans.) B. A temporary endeavor which uses a series of ... , defined start and end dates, have funding limits, consume resources, and create a lasting outcome.
Last Answer : A. A permanent endeavor that consumes resources, has objectives based on specifications, and consumes resources. (Ans.)
Description : The basic nature of a project is a/an _____ one. (A) permanent (B) temporary (C) (A) or (B) (D) Both (A) and (B)
Last Answer : (B) temporary
Description : Gross assets are Rs.1,01,000, fictitious assets Rs.350 are included in the gross assets. External liabilities are Rs.7,500. 6% prefer share capital is Rs.45,000. Equity capital is 4,500 equity shares of Rs.10 each fully ... . The Net Asset Value Per share is A Rs.11 B Rs.10.70 C Rs.15 D Rs.20
Last Answer : Rs.10.70
Description : Which of the following statements is correct for a conservative financing policy for a firm relative to a former aggressive policy? A. The firm uses long-term financing to finance all fixed and current ... its risk profile. D. The firm will increase its dividends per share (DPS) this period.
Last Answer : B. The firm will see an increase in its expected profits.
Description : In deciding the optimal level of current assets for the firm, management is confronted with . A. a trade-off between profitability and risk B. a trade-off between liquidity and risk C. a trade-off between equity and debt D. a trade-off between short-term versus long-term borrowing
Last Answer : A. a trade-off between profitability and risk
Description : A post-closing trial balance will show a. only permanent account balances. b. only temporary account balances. c. zero balances for all accounts. d. the amount of net income (or loss) for the period.
Last Answer : a. only permanent account balances.
Description : The __________ of a chemical company can be obtained directly from the balance sheet as the difference between current assets and current liabilities. (A) Cash ratio (B) Net working capital (C) Current ratio
Last Answer : (B) Net working capital
Description : Current assets are Rs.6,00,000 current liabilities are Rs.3,00,000 the debtors realized Rs.40,000, the impact on net working capital would be------------------------- a) No change in working ... Decrease of working capital by Rs.80,000 c) Increase of working capital by Rs.40,000 d) None of these
Last Answer : a) No change in working capital
Description : Pick out the wrong statement. (A) Gross revenue is that total amount of capital received as a result of the sale of goods or service (B) Net revenue is the total profit remaining ... indicates surplus capital and shows the relationship among total income, costs & profit over the time interval
Last Answer : (C) Working capital turnover ratio = sales/net working capital
Description : Excess of current asset over current liability is known as ------------- a) Gross working capital b) Net working capital c) Average working capital d) None of these
Last Answer : a) Gross working capital
Description : Project management provides the project managers and team members with the principles they require to effectively meet the needs of the customer. (True/False)
Last Answer : Ans. True
Description : Which of the following factors does not need to be considered when formulating policies on the level and financing of working capital? A. The attitude to risk of a company's managers B. ... C. The availability of revenue reserves and capital reserves D. Terms of trade offered by competitors
Last Answer : C. The availability of revenue reserves and capital reserves
Description : The payback period is the period A. a project takes to pay back the loan taken to purchase the capital assets B. equal to the useful life of the machines C. a project takes to recover its initial cash outflow D. over which the project will be getting operating cash inflows
Last Answer : C. a project takes to recover its initial cash outflow
Description : Capital budgeting decisions are based on: A. Incremental profit B. Incremental cash flows C. Incremental assets D. Incremental capital
Last Answer : B. Incremental cash flows
Description : The term receiving accountant includes the following, except; a. A professional accountant in public practice to whom existing accountant has referred tax engagement. b. A professional accountant ... or carrying out accounting, taxation, consulting or similar professional services for a client.
Last Answer : A professional accountant in public practice currently holding an audit appointment or carrying out accounting, taxation, consulting or similar professional services for a client.
Description : Which of the following is not valid statement? A) Hard is referred to mean something temporary B) Hard is used to mean something tangible C) Soft is used to mean something permanent D) Soft is used to mean something tangible
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : Which of the following statement is correct? (A) The amount of Goodwill or Capital Reserve is recorded in the books of purchasing company only (B) The amount of Goodwill or Capital ... value of shares of purchasing company will be taken in to account while calculating purchase consideration.
Last Answer : The amount of Goodwill or Capital Reserve is recorded in the books of purchasing company only
Description : Which of the following statement is correct? (A)The amount of Goodwill or Capital Reserve is found out in the books of purchasing company only (B)The amount of Goodwill or ... face value of shares of purchasing company will be taken in to account while calculating purchase consideration.
Last Answer : (A)The amount of Goodwill or Capital Reserve is found out in the books of purchasing company only
Description : Misstatements must be compared to some measurement base before a decision can be made about the materiality of the failure to follow GAAP. A commonly accepted measurement base would be a. Net income. b. Total assets. c. Working capital. d. All of the above.
Last Answer : All of the above.
Description : What is the sum total of gross value added of all the firms in the country added with the net factor income from abroad? a) Gross Domestic Product b) Gross National Product c) Net Domestic Product d) Net National product
Last Answer : b) Gross National Product
Description : What is the sum total of gross value added of all the firms in the country minus the depreciation? a) Gross Domestic Product b) Gross National Product c) Net Domestic Product d) Net National product
Last Answer : c) Net Domestic Product
Description : What is the sum total of gross value added of all the firms in the country? a) Gross Domestic Product b) Gross National Product c) Net Domestic Product d) Net National product
Last Answer : a) Gross Domestic Product
Description : The accounting report indicates that Alton's sales increased by £2 millions last year. While the Chairman is pleased, the marketing vice president feels that inflation had a great deal to do with this result ... the firm's performance last year. A)net sales B)gross profits C)market share D)cash flow
Last Answer : C)market share