Chapter 3 Practice Problems - Conceptual

In deciding the appropriate levelof current assets for the firm,management is confronted with   A. a trade-off between short-term versus long-term borrowing.B. a trade-off between profitability and risk.C. a trade-off between equity and debt.D. a trade-off between liquidity and marketability.

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If a company is worried about having enough cash to pay interest to their bondholders, rent to their landlords and wages to their employees. they are having:a. Solvency issuesb. Liquidity issuesc. Duration matching issues

please answer all the question. 1. Identify two important variables to be considered when making an investment decision. 2. What must a company do in the long run to be able to provide a return to investors and creditors? 3. What is the primary objective of financial accounting? 4. Define net operating cash flows. Briefly explain why periodic net operating cash flows may not be a good indicator of future operating cash flows. 5. What is meant by GAAP? why should all companies follow GAAP in reporting to external users? 6. Explain the roles of the SEC and the FASB in the sitting of accounting standards.

a. Discuss the factors that are likely to influence the desired level of cash of a company b. Outline the advantages and disadvantages of using short term debt, as opposed to long term debt, in the financing of working capit. 1 c. Why cash flows rather than profits are most desirable in financial management? d. Explain the term "agency relationships" and discuss the conflicts that might exist in the relationship between' i) Shareholder and managers ii) Shareholders and creditors What steps may be taken to overcome these conflicts? (.

1. Explain the concept of of Principle no. 2 of Financial Management "There is risk-Return Trade Off2.Give examples of financial decisions faced by companies and individuals

The most stringent measure of the liquidity status of a business firm. a. Current ratio b. Quick Ratio c. Cash Ratio d. Average collection period

Explain, how the liquidity constraints of an otherwise solvent firm may result in its default. Conduct your analysis to assess liquidity of the firm and comment whether it is subject to any threat to default in the short run. Also make suggestions for improvement where necessary.

Liquidity means that the firm has adequate cash to pay bills as and when they fall due Select one: a. False b. True

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Liquidity risk is a. The risk of doing business in a particular industry or environment b. The uncertainty about the time element, the price concession , and the conversion to cash c. The risk if loss due to import and export dominated in other currencies d. The risk associated with the use of debt financing by companies. **************************** correct answer please&***************

The DuPont equation shows the relationships among asset management, debt management, and  ratios. Management can use the DuPont equation to analyze ways of improving the firm's performance. Its equation is:   Ratio analysis is important to understand and interpret financial statements; however, sound financial analysis involves more than just calculating and interpreting numbers.  factors also need to be considered. Quantitative Problem: Rosnan Industries' 2022 and 2021 balance sheets and income statements are shown below.   Balance Sheets   2022   2021   Assets                   Cash and equivalents   $ 70       $ 55   Accounts receivable     275         300   Inventories     375         350       Total current assets   $ 720       $ 705   Net plant and equipment     2,000         1,490   Total assets   $ 2,720       $ 2,195                         Liabilities and Equity                   Accounts payable   $ 150       $ 85   Accruals     75         50…

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One of the following statement is true about strategies of liquidity management Select one: O a. Asset Liquidity Management or Asset Conversion Strategy. This strategy calls for storing liquidity in the form of illiquid assets (T-bills, fed funds loans, CDs, etc.) and selling them when liquidity is needed b. Borrowed Liquidity or Liability Management Strategy. This strategy calls for the bank to purchase or borrow from the money market to cover all of its liquidity needs Balanced Liquidity Strategy. The C. use of liquid asset holdings (Asset Management) O d. No need to follow any strategy for liquidity management

1. What is an investor’s objective in financial statement analysis? a. To determine if the firm is risky b. To determine the stability of earnings. c. To determine changes necessary to improve future performance d. To determine whether or not an investment is warranted by estimating a company’s future earnings stream   2. The current ratio isa. calculated by dividing current liabilities by current assets. b. used to evaluate a company's liquidity and short-term debt paying ability c. used to evaluate a company's solvency and long-term debt paying ability. d. calculated by subtracting current liabilities from current assets.

1. Refers to the inability of the business to meet its obligations as they mature on account of insufficient resources. A. Default risk B. Interest-rate risk C. Purchasing power risk D. Liquidity risk   2. A type of risk that relates to changes in the prime interest rate which have significant effects on the cost of money but not directly on the liquidity of the business. A. Financial risk B. Interest-rate risk C. Purchasing power risk D. Liquidity risk   3. Refers to the changes in the conditions and those variables affecting the cost of capital, capital structure and also management decisions made to directly influence the market price of a stock. A. Financial risk B. Interest-rate risk C. Purchasing power risk D. Liquidity risk

Which of the following would increase cash flow for a firm? a. A purchase of fixed assets b. Cash sales c. Purchase of markatable securities d. Credit sales

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How to calculate a company's financial liquidity, solvency, efficiency, profability and market perspective? Thank you.

What does a firm need to do to improve liquidity? O A. Stock up on inventory in order to never run out of stock O B. Extend credit terms to customers in order to gain more sales O C. Pay all bills and payables when due O D. Speed up collection of accounts receivable from customers

Which of the following is defined as the level of capital that allows banks to sustain the potential losses arising from all current risks and to comply with an acceptable solvency level. a. Asset liquidity b. Capital adequacy c. Liquidity position of a bank d. Market liquidity

Give typing answer with explanation and conclusion  As a firm progresses through the maturity stage of its life cycle, what type of financial flexible account will it be more likely to use to balance the balance sheet?   a. Property, plant & equipment   b. Issued debt   c. Share repurchases   d. Issued equity

Which of the following statement is INCORRECT?   Question 20 options:   1)  The finance manager manages the short-term balance sheet items of the company, such as current assets and current liabilities.   2)  The finance manager uses investment evaluation techniques to decide whether to purchase fixed assets.   3)  The finance manager seeks to maximise the firm’s wealth when deciding on the choice of capital sources such as debts and equity.   4)  The right-hand side of the balance sheet refers to the company’s investment decisions to buy fixed assets to generate returns.

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how can businesses effectively manage their liquidity and profitability through understanding concepts such as current liabilities, operating cycle, and cash conversion cycle in the context of short-term decision-making?