Question 1

All other things being equal, a policy of financing its assets with a relatively proportion of short-term debt will tend to the variability (or risk)  of the after-tax earnings of the firm.

Accepted Answer

A)  large, decrease
B)  small, increase
C)  constant, lower
D)  large, increase

Question 2

A firm's working capital position is important from an internal and external standpoint.Which of the following apply:

Accepted Answer

A)  It measures a firm's risk.
B)  Provisions for a minimum working capital position are often included in restrictive covenants.
C)  A firm's policy often affects its ability to obtain debt.
D)  A working capital position determines its level of common stock sales.

Question 3

Lenders normally feel that the relative risk associated with short-term debt is the risk associated with long- term debt.

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A)  lower than
B)  equal to
C)  higher than
D)  none of these

Question 4

The firm's receivables conversion period (measured in days)  is equal to its accounts receivable divided by its .

Accepted Answer

A)  annual credit sales/365
B)  annual credit sales
C)  annual sales/365
D)  none of these

Question 5

Efficient current assets management refers to the firm’s ability to economize on which of the following?
I.Inventory
II.Marketable  securities

Accepted Answer

A)  Only inventory
B)  Only marketable securities
C)  Both inventory and marketable securities
D)  Neither inventory nor marketable securities

Question 6

Name some factors that affect the firm's investment decision to invest in current assets.

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The firm must consider:
1.the type of pr...

Question 7

In considering factoring accounts receivable, which of the following statements is/are correct?
I.Maturity factoring occurs when the firm receives payment at the normal collection or due date of the factored accounts.
II.Advance factoring occurs when the firm receives payment in prior to the normal collection or due date of the factored accounts.

Accepted Answer

A)  Only statement I is correct
B)  Only statement II is correct
C)  Both statements I and II are correct
D)  Neither statement I nor II is correct

Question 8

The operating cycle begins with the and ends with the .

Accepted Answer

A)  purchase of resources, selling of the product on credit
B)  payment for purchases, liquidation of receivables
C)  purchases of resources, receipt of cash
D)  payment for purchases, receipt of cash

Question 9

Gates Industries balance sheet and income statement for the year ending December 31, 1978 are as follows:

Determine the length of the firm’s cash conversion cycle.

Accepted Answer

A)   102.2 days
B)   29.2 days
C)   39.6 days
D)   none of the above/cannot be computed

Question 10

When the level of working capital is increased, all of the following are expected to occur except

Accepted Answer

A)  expected profitability decreases
B)  expected profitability increases
C)  risk decreases
D)  none of these

Question 11

Commercial paper is:

Accepted Answer

A)  long-term with maturities greater than one year.
B)  short-term with maturities under six months.
C)  short-term with maturities that do not exceed nine months.
D)  long-term with maturities of greater than five years.

Question 12

What is "stretching accounts payable" and what are the advantages and disadvantages of doing it?

Accepted Answer

Stretching accounts payable is a method ...

Question 13

Working capital policy involves day-to-day decisions that determine all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  firm's level of long­term assets.
B)  proportions of short-term and long-term debt used to finance assets.
C)  level of each type of current asset.
D)  specific sourcers and mix of short-term liabilities the firm should employ.

Question 14

Linear Technology had sales (all on credit)  of $36 million and a gross profit margin of 30% last year.If Linear Technology's inventory averaged $3.9 million, and its accounts receivable were $5.0 million, what was the length of its operating cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  90.2 days
B)  128.9 days
C)  111.9 days
D)  107.2 days

Question 15

When pledging accounts receivables, which of the following statements is/are correct?
I.Pledging requires permission of the SEC.
II.In pledging accounts receivables, the firm loses title to the receivables and they are no longer listed on the balance sheet.

Accepted Answer

A)  Only statement I is correct
B)  Only statement II is correct
C)  Both statements I and II are correct
D)  Neither statement I nor II is correct

Question 16

A firm's working capital position is important since::

Accepted Answer

A)  it is a measure of risk.
B)  it is a measure of efficiency.
C)  it is much more in demand due to its scarcity.
D)  it reflects the amount of short-term liabilities that the firm must consider.

Question 17

Explain how a firm uses commercial paper as a short-term financing source and explain the disadvantage of using this form of financing.

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Commercial paper is a short-term unsecur...

Question 18

Runners Ink, Inc.had sales last year of $700,000 and 35 percent of its sales are for cash, with the remainder buying on terms of net 30 days.If the receivables conversion period is actually 38 days, what is Runners Ink's accounts receivable?

Accepted Answer

A)  $72,877
B)  $25,507
C)  $47,370
D)  none of these

Question 19

Fluctuating current assets are those assets that are affected by:

Accepted Answer

A)  the consumer's demand for the product
B)  the seasonal nature of the company
C)  management preferences
D)  IRS regulations

Question 20

Under a conservative approach to working capital management, a firm tends to hold a relatively proportion of its total assets in the form of current assets.

Accepted Answer

A)  small
B)  constant
C)  stable
D)  large

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Explain how a firm uses commercial paper as a short-term financing source and explain the disadvantage of using this form of financing.

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Efficient current assets management refers to the firm’s ability to economize on which of the following? I.Inventory II.Marketable securities

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The operating cycle begins with the and ends with the .

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The firm's receivables conversion period (measured in days) is equal to its accounts receivable divided by its .

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Working capital policy involves day-to-day decisions that determine all of the following EXCEPT:

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A firm's working capital position is important from an internal and external standpoint.Which of the following apply:

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When pledging accounts receivables, which of the following statements is/are correct? I.Pledging requires permission of the SEC. II.In pledging accounts receivables, the firm loses title to the receivables and they are no longer listed on the balance sheet.

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Gates Industries balance sheet and income statement for the year ending December 31, 1978 are as follows: Determine the length of the firm’s cash conversion cycle.

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Under a conservative approach to working capital management, a firm tends to hold a relatively proportion of its total assets in the form of current assets.

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Linear Technology had sales (all on credit) of $36 million and a gross profit margin of 30% last year.If Linear Technology's inventory averaged $3.9 million, and its accounts receivable were $5.0 million, what was the length of its operating cycle?

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Lenders normally feel that the relative risk associated with short-term debt is the risk associated with long- term debt.

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When the level of working capital is increased, all of the following are expected to occur except

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Commercial paper is:

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A firm's working capital position is important since::

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What is "stretching accounts payable" and what are the advantages and disadvantages of doing it?

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All other things being equal, a policy of financing its assets with a relatively proportion of short-term debt will tend to the variability (or risk) of the after-tax earnings of the firm.

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Runners Ink, Inc.had sales last year of $700,000 and 35 percent of its sales are for cash, with the remainder buying on terms of net 30 days.If the receivables conversion period is actually 38 days, what is Runners Ink's accounts receivable?

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Name some factors that affect the firm's investment decision to invest in current assets.

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Fluctuating current assets are those assets that are affected by:

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Explain how a firm uses commercial paper as a short-term financing source and explain the disadvantage of using this form of financing.

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Efficient current assets management refers to the firm’s ability to economize on which of the following? I.Inventory II.Marketable securities

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The operating cycle begins with the and ends with the .

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The firm's receivables conversion period (measured in days) is equal to its accounts receivable divided by its .

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Working capital policy involves day-to-day decisions that determine all of the following EXCEPT:

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A firm's working capital position is important from an internal and external standpoint.Which of the following apply:

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When pledging accounts receivables, which of the following statements is/are correct? I.Pledging requires permission of the SEC. II.In pledging accounts receivables, the firm loses title to the receivables and they are no longer listed on the balance sheet.

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Gates Industries balance sheet and income statement for the year ending December 31, 1978 are as follows: Determine the length of the firm’s cash conversion cycle.

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Under a conservative approach to working capital management, a firm tends to hold a relatively proportion of its total assets in the form of current assets.

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Linear Technology had sales (all on credit) of $36 million and a gross profit margin of 30% last year.If Linear Technology's inventory averaged $3.9 million, and its accounts receivable were $5.0 million, what was the length of its operating cycle?

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Lenders normally feel that the relative risk associated with short-term debt is the risk associated with long- term debt.

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When the level of working capital is increased, all of the following are expected to occur except

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Commercial paper is:

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A firm's working capital position is important since::

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What is "stretching accounts payable" and what are the advantages and disadvantages of doing it?

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All other things being equal, a policy of financing its assets with a relatively proportion of short-term debt will tend to the variability (or risk) of the after-tax earnings of the firm.

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Runners Ink, Inc.had sales last year of $700,000 and 35 percent of its sales are for cash, with the remainder buying on terms of net 30 days.If the receivables conversion period is actually 38 days, what is Runners Ink's accounts receivable?

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Name some factors that affect the firm's investment decision to invest in current assets.

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