Question 1

From a company's perspective, which of the following is the most conservative mix of long-term funding?

Accepted Answer

A)  25% debt, 75% equity 
B)  75% debt, 25% equity 
C)  100% equity 
D)  100% debt 
E)  50% debt, 50% equity 
A)  25% debt, 75% equity 
B)  75% debt, 25% equity 
C)  100% equity 
D)  100% debt 
E)  50% debt, 50% equity

Question 2

What are the key areas that must be considered when comparing debt and equity financing?

Accepted Answer

The key issues are (1) when repayment mu

Question 3

Aardvark is a small pest-control business that has 30 employees. The company started business within the past year, and needs to make a decision on how best to make sure its finances are managed well as the company continues to grow its customer base and its business. Aardvark is considering issuing corporate bonds in order to raise money. Which of the following, if true, would strengthen the case for doing this?

Accepted Answer

A)  The company's customer base has been declining. 
B)  The company has debts that need to be paid immediately. 
C)  The company's main interest is in long-term solvency. 
D)  The company is interested in cutting costs. 
E)  The company's assets are rapidly depreciating. 
A)  The company's customer base has been declining. 
B)  The company has debts that need to be paid immediately. 
C)  The company's main interest is in long-term solvency. 
D)  The company is interested in cutting costs. 
E)  The company's assets are rapidly depreciating.

Question 4

Once a trade draft is signed it becomes a trade acceptance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The book value of a common stock is a firm's shareholders' equity divided by the number of outstanding shares of common stock.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is correct with regard to hedge funds?

Accepted Answer

A)  Historically, they have been bought only by conservative investors who don't have a lot of money to invest. 
B)  Hedge funds avoid risky practices like short-selling and leveraging. 
C)  Hedge funds are not as closely regulated as mutual funds. 
D)  Management fees in hedge funds are much lower than for mutual funds. 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  Historically, they have been bought only by conservative investors who don't have a lot of money to invest. 
B)  Hedge funds avoid risky practices like short-selling and leveraging. 
C)  Hedge funds are not as closely regulated as mutual funds. 
D)  Management fees in hedge funds are much lower than for mutual funds. 
E)  All of these are correct.

Question 7

Preferred stock with a $100 par value and a 5 percent dividend is currently trading on the market at $90 per share. What is the amount of the dividend the holder is entitled to receive each year on each share?

Accepted Answer

A)  $90 (i.e., 90 percent of $100) 
B)  5 percent of $90 
C)  5 percent of total corporate profits divided by the number of shares outstanding 
D)  $5 
E)  None of these 
A)  $90 (i.e., 90 percent of $100) 
B)  5 percent of $90 
C)  5 percent of total corporate profits divided by the number of shares outstanding 
D)  $5 
E)  None of these

Question 8

Sallyanne is selling merchandise to Jack's Machine Shop. Sallyanne felt secure in receiving payment because she had Jack sign a promissory note. Sallyanne felt secure because a promissory note is

Accepted Answer

A)  an agreement signed by the buyer stating when and how much money will be paid to the seller in return for immediate credit. 
B)  the requirement for a firm to maintain a certain amount of funds on deposit with the lending bank. 
C)  a "gentleman's agreement" to pay for products which were shipped on faith that the payment would be forthcoming. 
D)  the right given to a bank to seize certain assets if payment is not made when due. 
E)  basically the same thing as a trade acceptance. 
A)  an agreement signed by the buyer stating when and how much money will be paid to the seller in return for immediate credit. 
B)  the requirement for a firm to maintain a certain amount of funds on deposit with the lending bank. 
C)  a "gentleman's agreement" to pay for products which were shipped on faith that the payment would be forthcoming. 
D)  the right given to a bank to seize certain assets if payment is not made when due. 
E)  basically the same thing as a trade acceptance.

Question 9

Discuss the value of common stock and preferred stock to shareholders and describe the secondary market for each type of security.

Accepted Answer

Common stock affords investors the prosp

Question 10

What is a security?

Accepted Answer

A security is a stock or bond

From a company's perspective, which of the following is the most conservative mix of long-term funding?

What are the key areas that must be considered when comparing debt and equity financing?

Once a trade draft is signed it becomes a trade acceptance.

The book value of a common stock is a firm's shareholders' equity divided by the number of outstanding shares of common stock.

Which of the following is correct with regard to hedge funds?

Preferred stock with a $100 par value and a 5 percent dividend is currently trading on the market at $90 per share. What is the amount of the dividend the holder is entitled to receive each year on each share?

Sallyanne is selling merchandise to Jack's Machine Shop. Sallyanne felt secure in receiving payment because she had Jack sign a promissory note. Sallyanne felt secure because a promissory note is

Discuss the value of common stock and preferred stock to shareholders and describe the secondary market for each type of security.

What is a security?

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Exam 15: Finacial Decisions and Risk Management

From a company's perspective, which of the following is the most conservative mix of long-term funding?

What are the key areas that must be considered when comparing debt and equity financing?

Once a trade draft is signed it becomes a trade acceptance.

The book value of a common stock is a firm's shareholders' equity divided by the number of outstanding shares of common stock.

Which of the following is correct with regard to hedge funds?

Preferred stock with a $100 par value and a 5 percent dividend is currently trading on the market at $90 per share. What is the amount of the dividend the holder is entitled to receive each year on each share?

Sallyanne is selling merchandise to Jack's Machine Shop. Sallyanne felt secure in receiving payment because she had Jack sign a promissory note. Sallyanne felt secure because a promissory note is

Discuss the value of common stock and preferred stock to shareholders and describe the secondary market for each type of security.

What is a security?

Understanding the Canadian Business System

The Environment of Business

Conducting Business Ethically and Responsibly

Entrepreneurship, Small Business, and New Venture Creation

The Global Context of Business

Managing the Business Enterprise

Organizing the Business Enterprise

Managing Human Resources and Labour Relations

Motivating, Satisfying, and Leading Employees

Operations Management, Productivity, and Quality

Understanding Accounting

Understanding Marketing Principles and Developing Products

Pricing, Promotion, and Distributing Products

Money and Banking

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