Filters
Question type

Study Flashcards

The overall objective of financial planning is to


A) forecast the impact of technological trends.
B) prepare financial statements for managers.
C) optimize the firm's profitability.
D) establish budgets for financial control.

E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

Undercapitalization refers to the problem of insufficient start-up funds.

A) True
B) False

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

A firm will choose to seek debt financing only for the purpose of paying for short-term operating needs.

A) True
B) False

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

Which of the following commonly results in the financial failure of a firm?


A) diversification
B) undercapitalization
C) control of expenses
D) management of cash flows

E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

When a firm is owed money, the financial manager tries to collect as early as possible.

A) True
B) False

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

Identify and describe three types of short-term financing.

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

Students may mention that short-term fin...

View Answer

A major concern for firms selling on credit is


A) the realization that many credit customers always pay their bills.
B) the large amount of assets tied up in accounts receivable.
C) the resulting increase in the debt ratio for the firm.
D) the inability to utilize factoring as a source of financing.

E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

Epic Electronics holds commercial paper issued by SafeONE Insurance that matures in 180 days. However, shortly after Epic purchased the commercial paper, SafeONE went out of business. The finance manager for Epic is not worried because his loan to the corporation is secured by collateral that he can now claim.

A) True
B) False

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

Businesses acquire long-term financing from two major sources,


A) debt financing and government funds.
B) equity financing and trade credit.
C) retained earnings and commercial paper.
D) debt financing and equity financing.

E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

Snowy Mountain Ski Lodge's cash budget for the month of March 2019 shows a negative amount. Due to the fact that the months of January and February were quite lucrative and showed positive amounts, the finance manager will not borrow any money in the short term to cover for March's deficit.

A) True
B) False

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

Which of the following would normally involve long-term financing?


A) workers' salaries
B) unanticipated emergencies
C) purchase of modern equipment
D) expansion current inventory

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

Which of the following provides the buyer with collateral?


A) common stock
B) secured bond
C) unsecured bond
D) debenture bonds

E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

Long-term financing would normally be used to purchase


A) supplies.
B) inventory.
C) buildings.
D) highly liquid assets.

E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

________ provide financing to new or emerging companies with high profit potential. In return, these organizations expect a share of ownership in the company.


A) Commercial banks
B) Venture capital firms
C) Federal Reserve banks
D) Investment bankers

E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

________ offers financially stable corporations a technique to raise short-term funds by issuing unsecured promissory notes to the general public with the promise of repayment within 270 days.


A) Trade credit
B) A line of credit
C) Factoring
D) Commercial paper

E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

Which of the following correctly identifies areas of authority and responsibility for a chief financial officer (CFO) ?


A) accounting and finance
B) marketing and finance
C) production and accounting
D) finance and research and development

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

Pages and Pages Booksellers is seeking financing to fund the opening of two new locations in nearby college towns. There is no need to consider debt financing for this project. It will require a sizeable investment in equity funds.

A) True
B) False

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

Explain the role the operating budget, the capital budget, and the cash budget play in financial planning.

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

The operating budget (master budget) tie...

View Answer

Many small businesses rely on factoring as a source of short-term financing because


A) factoring provides a much cheaper source of funds than bank loans.
B) interest paid to a factor qualifies for a tax credit.
C) small firms often find it difficult to qualify for bank loans.
D) loans provided by factors do not require collateral.

E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

A term-loan agreement requires the borrower to repay the loan in one lump sum at the end of the loan period.

A) True
B) False

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

Showing 201 - 220 of 297

Related Exams

Show Answer