ACTP Example Questions Flashcards
Question 1.
Company ABC has a concentrated investor base consisting primarily of large institutional shareholders. It would like to increase its number of smaller shareholders using the most cost-effective method of raising capital available. What should Company ABC do to accomplish this goal?
A. Issue preferred stock
B. Implement a dividend reinvestment plan
C. Issue warrants
D. Implement a stock repurchase plan
Answer: B. Implement a dividend reinvestment plan
Question 2.
A cash manager at a retailer forecasts a positive collected cash position for the end of the current day. The company has an overdraft facility at 10%, a separate investment account earning 8% before taxes, an earnings credit rate of 8% and an outstanding single payment note at 9.5% maturing in 1 week. This month’s bank service fees are expected to exceed the earnings credit. Which of the following intra-day options would be the MOST economically positive for the company?
A. Leave the funds in the account
B. Redeem the single payment note
C. Prepay administrative expenses
D. Transfer funds to the investment account
Answer: A. Leave the funds in the account
Question 3.
Which of the following BEST describes an advantage of a company going public?
A. Increased management control
B. Increased public disclosure
C. Increased managerial flexibility
D. Increased liquidity
Answer: D. Increased liquidity
Question 4.
When a short-term loan is paid with a lump sum payment and the payment includes both interest and principal, the loan is often referred to as a:
A. Single payment note
B. Material payment note
C. Balloon payment note
D. Commercial note
Answer: A. Single payment note
Question 5.
The Company J portfolio consists of two stocks, 65% of Stock A with a return of 7.63% and 35% of Stock B with a return of 3.89%. What is the Company J portfolio return?
A. 1.86%
B. 5.10%
C. 6.32%
D. 18.57%
The Company J portfolio return is 5.10%.
Explanation:
To calculate the portfolio return, multiply the percentage of each stock by its individual return, then add the results:
(65% of Stock A) x (7.63% return) = 4.97%
65 x 7.63 / 100 =4.96
(35% of Stock B) x (3.89% return) = 1.36%
35 x 3.89 / 100 =1.362
In decimal format
0.065 x 0.0763 = 0.049595
0.035 x 0.0388 = 0.01358
Total Portfolio Return: 4.97% + 1.36% =
Total Portfolio Return: = 0.049595 + 0.01358 =
Answer: C. 6.32%
Total Portfolio Return: 4.97% + 1.36% = 6.33%
In decimal format
Total Portfolio Return: = 0.049595 + 0.01358 = 0.063175
Question 6.
What does a company with a restrictive current asset investment strategy typically have?
A. High financing costs
B. Low accounts receivable balances
C. High inventory levels
D. Low tax liabilities
Answer: B. Low accounts receivable balances
Question 7.
Which of the following is a ratio that is often used by commercial banks to measure a company’s leverage and does not include the effect of assets that are difficult to value or are NOT easily converted to cash?
A. Long-term debt to capital
B. Debt to tangible net worth
C. Total liabilities to total assets
D. Cash flow to total debt
Answer: B. Debt to tangible net worth
Question 8.
Which of the following can be considered key responsibilities of daily cash management?
I. Overseeing compensation for bank services
II. Management of short-term borrowing and investing
III. Projecting future cash shortages and surpluses
A. I only
B. I and II only
C. II and III only
D. I, II, and III
Answer: D. I, II, and III
Question 9.
Senior management at ABC Company plans to make a large capital expenditure to bolster its infrastructure exactly one year from now. Their primary concern is to preserve the current capital position until the expected cash outlay. The majority of the cash at ABC Company is held in treasury notes, but management would like to also invest some of the money into corporate bonds and money market funds. Which investment objective BEST suits the needs of ABC Company?
A. Exposure Horizon
B. Diversification
C. Liquidity
D. Safety
Answer: D. Safety
Question 10.
Earnings Credit calculation: Assumptions
Average ledger balance $1,500,000 Deposit Float $250,000
Reserve Requirement 10%
Earnings Credit Rate 45 bps
Service Charges for the month $12,500 Days in the Month 30
What is the earnings credit the company is receiving for this month?
A. $416.10
B. $4,160.96
C. $449.38
D. $457.71
Simple Formula: 12500 / 30 =
Let’s break down the calculation of the earnings credit step-by-step:
- Calculate the usable balance:
Usable Balance} = Average Ledger Balance - Deposit Float
Usable Balance = $1,500,000 - $250,000 = $1,250,000
- Calculate the reserve balance (amount that needs to be set aside):
Reserve Balance= Usable Balance x Reserve Requirement}
Reserve Balance = $1,250,000 x 0.10 = $125,000
- Calculate the investable balance (balance that earns the credit):
Investable Balance = Usable Balance - Reserve Balance
Investable Balance} = $1,250,000 - $125,000 = $1,125,000
- Convert the earnings credit rate from basis points to a decimal:
Earnings Credit Rate = 45 bps (Base Points = 0.45% Base Points = convert to decimal = 0.0045
- Calculate the annual earnings credit:
Annual Earnings Credit = Investable Balance x Earnings Credit Rate
Annual Earnings Credit = $1,125,000 x 0.0045 = $5,062.50
- Calculate the monthly earnings credit (since there are 30 days in the month):
Monthly Earnings Credit = Annual Earnings Credit x 30/360
Monthly Earnings Credit = $5,062.50 x 30/360 = $
Answer: A. $416.10
Monthly Earnings Credit = $5,062.50 x 30/360 =
Monthly Earnings Credit = $(5,062.50) x 0.08333 = $421.85
So, the earnings credit the company is receiving for this month is $421.85
Question 11.
Using the information provided for below, what would the earnings credit change to if the company negotiated a 50% decrease in deposit float?
Assumptions Average ledger balance- $1,500,000
Deposit Float $250,000
Reserve Requirement 10%
Earnings Credit Rate 45 bps
Service Charges for the month $12,500
Days in the Month 30
A. $4,577.05
B. $457.71
C. $449.38
D. $503.48
Alright, let’s calculate the earnings credit change with a 50% decrease in deposit float.
- Calculate the current available balance:
Current Available Balance = Average Ledger Balance - Deposit Float
Current Available Balance = 1,500,000 - 250,000 = 1,250,000
- Adjust the deposit float to reflect the 50% decrease:
New Deposit Float = 250,000 x 0.5 = 125,000
- Calculate the new available balance:
New Available Balance = Average Ledger Balance - New Deposit Float
New Available Balance = 1,500,000 - 125,000 = 1,375,000
- Calculate the required reserves:
Reserve Requirement = 1,500,000 x 0.1 = 150,000
- Calculate the new investable balance:
New Investable Balance} = New Available Balance - Reserve Requirement
New Investable Balance} = 1,375,000 - 150,000 = 1,225,000
- Convert the Earnings Credit Rate to a monthly rate (since 45 bps is annual):
Monthly Earnings Credit Rate} = 0.0045\ 12= 0.000375
- Calculate the new earnings credit:
New Earnings Credit = New Investable Balance x Monthly Earnings Credit Rate
New Earnings Credit = 1,225,000 x 0.000375 =
Answer: B. $457.71
New Earnings Credit = 1,225,000 x 0.000375 = 459.38
So, with a 50% decrease in deposit float, the new earnings credit would be approximately $459.38.
Question 12.
The treasurer of a corporation is negotiating with one of his/her suppliers to allow the corporation to have 30 days to pay the supplier’s invoices. The treasurer is arranging:
A. Short-term financing
B. Revolving credit agreement
C. Factoring of receivables
D. Uncommitted line of credit
Answer: A. Short-term financing
Question 13.
When using the Internet to access auction markets, companies may use certificate authorities to reduce their exposure to which of the following types of risk?
A. Credit
B. Valuation
C. Counterparty
D. Foreign exchange
Answer: C. Counterparty
Question 14.
A company can pay their supplier by check or by electronic transfer. If the difference between the value date of the payment methods is 4 days from the company’s perspective, what discount should the supplier offer them to get the company to pay on the same day as they did when they paid by check (rounded to the nearest 100th percent)? Assume no difference in the cost of the payment method, an opportunity cost of 8%, and float neutrality.
A. 2.00%
B. 0.09%
C. 0.87%
D. 0.02%
- Opportunity Cost: 8% annual interest rate
- Difference in Days: 4 days
We need to calculate the daily interest rate first:
Daily Interest Rate = 8%\365 = 0.021918%
Next, we calculate the total interest for the 4-day difference:
Interest for 4 days = 4 x 0.021918 % =
Answer: B. 0.09%
0.087672%
The supplier should offer a discount equivalent to this 4-day interest cost to make the electronic transfer equally attractive. So, rounded to the nearest hundredth percent:
0.087672% = approx 0.09%
Therefore, the supplier should offer a 0.09% discount
Question 15.
Which of the following is a tool that companies use to obtain a quantitative rating of a financial institution’s level of service?
A. Relationship review
B. Score card
C. Service agreement
D. CAMELS rating
Answer: B. Score card
Question 16.
An airline wants to lock in the price of the jet fuel it needs to purchase to satisfy the peak in-season demand for travel. The airline wants to manage its exposure to fluctuations in fuel prices. What type of exposure is this?
A. Translation
B. Delivery
C. Commodity
D. Speculative
Answer: C. Commodity
Question 17.
A French exporter sells goods to a foreign buyer in euros and wants to guarantee that payment is made by the buyer. The exporter would MOST LIKELY require a(n):
A. Bankers’ acceptance
B. Documentary collection
C. Letter of credit
D. Open account
Answer: C. Letter of credit
Question 18.
The right of stockholders to purchase, on a pro-rata basis, any new shares issued by the company is referred to as:
A. Preemptive right
B. Right of first refusal
C. Existing ownership right
D. Prevention of dilution right
Answer: A. Preemptive right
Question 19.
After a recent review of its insurance policies, a petroleum products company determines it needs to re-evaluate its risk exposure to potentially reduce its insurance premiums.
The company has operated in two locations for 20 years but only produces and stores petroleum at one location. In doing so, the risk manager determines the following exposures:
• The number of employee workers compensation claims due to injuries while loading trucks has increased 25% in the past 12 months
• The primary tank used for petroleum storage is 13 years old and standard life of tanks of this model is 20 years
• There is only one road into the current petroleum storage facility.
Given the above information, if the risk manager constructs a second road into the petroleum storage facility, what risk management strategy is being used?
A. Risk avoidance
B. Transference of risk
C. Risk mitigation
D. Keep the risk
Answer: C. Risk mitigation
Question 20.
Which of the following contributes MOST to the marketability of a security?
A. An investment-grade rating
B. An irrevocable letter of credit guarantee
C. A return at or above the yield curve
D. A large, active secondary market
Answer: D. A large, active secondary market
Question 21.
A large, mature, diversified and publicly traded company sells the smallest of its business segments to a strategic buyer for cash. It uses the proceeds to pay off all bank debt and subordinated debenture debt on its books. The company believes the stock is trading at a reasonable price and continues to pay a regular, steady dividend to shareholders. Management’s strategy is to embark on an aggressive growth plan including a major acquisition. Based on the above information, if the company uses the trade-off theory in considering its WACC, how will it finance its growth?
A. By using long-term debt
B. By issuing Class A stock
C. By using retained earnings
D. By issuing Class B stock
Answer: A. By using long-term debt
Question 22.
The treasury manager of a privately held company is looking to finance new equipment that has a useful life of 5 years. What type of financing would the Treasury Manager MOST LIKELY employ to finance the equipment?
A. Equity shares
B. Long-term bond
C. High-yield bond
D. Installment term loan
Answer: D. Installment term loan
Question 23.
A retail brokerage firm is MOST like which one of the following types of financial institutions?
A. Captive finance companies
B. Factoring companies
C. Investment banks
D. Insurance companies
Answer: C. Investment banks
Question 24.
A U.S. company has a secured committed line of credit of $5.5 million and has an available balance of $4 million. The company successfully transmitted a $5.5 million wire transfer instruction out to the bank via SWIFT. The bank contacted the company and informed it that the wire transfer would not be processed. What is the MOST LIKELY reason the bank gave the company?
A. Wires exceeding $5 million cannot be transmitted using SWIFT
B. The bank imposed a guidance line of credit on the account
C. The company exceeded its balance requirement
D. The bank refused funding on the company’s discretionary line of credit
Answer: B. The bank imposed a guidance line of credit on the account
Question 25.
A large retailer is preparing to accept credit cards and anticipates monthly credit card sales of $1,000,000. If the terms with the acquiring bank include bundled allocated fees of 6% and the retailer wishes to delay fee payment as long as possible, what should the retailer do?
A. Accept gross settlement
B. Place a hold on consumer credit limits
C. Receive net settlement
D. Delay funds transfer to card issuing banks
Answer: A. Accept gross settlement
Question 26.
Examples of traditional factors used in making a credit decision include which of the following?
I. Capacity
II. Capital
III. Compliance
IV. Character
A. IV only
B. I and III only
C. I, II, and IV only
D. I, II, III, and IV
Answer: C. I, II, and IV only
Question 27.
A company has decided to manage its short-term investment portfolio in-house. It is looking for enhanced capital gains as well as the ability to sell the instruments on the secondary market at a premium. The investment manager has forecasted the interest rates shown below:
Month Short-term rates Long-term rates January: 0.25% 0.27%
February: 0.28% 0.30%
March: 0.26% 0.29%
April: 0.24% 0.27%
May: 0.25% 0.28%
June: 0.26% 0.29%
Which investment strategy should be employed by the company?
A. Passive strategy
B. Matching strategy
C. Tax-based strategy
D. Total-return strategy
Answer: D. Total-return strategy
Question 28.
French corporation purchases finished products from a U.K. subsidiary and sells raw materials to the subsidiary several times in one month. To minimize foreign exchange transaction costs, the French corporation’s cash manager would MOST LIKELY use:
A. Bilateral netting
B. Multilateral netting
C. Forward options
D. Pooling
Answer: A. Bilateral netting
Question 29.
Optimal dividend policy is one that does all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Maintain adequate retained earnings for future growth
B. Maximize shareholder value
C. Distribute corporate income to investors
D. Balance tax shield benefits against agency costs
Answer: D. Balance tax shield benefits against agency costs
Question 30.
ABC Company, a leading provider of office supplies, has successfully implemented EDI based on a request from one of its customers. ABC will not only benefit from the strategic alliance that will result, but as more of ABC’s customers adopt the program, ABC will also experience a positive impact on its:
A. EFT costs
B. C2C levels
C. Value added networks
D. Inventory levels
Answer: D. Inventory levels
Question 31.
A company has asked its marketing, payroll and sales teams to collaborate in finding a solution that could augment its customer base, reduce payroll cost and increase sales. The solution has to be market ready. Which of the following will serve all 3 purposes?
A. Ghost cards
B. Smart cards
C. PIN based cards
D. Stored value card
Answer: D. Stored value card
Question 32.
A portfolio manager purchases a floating rate mortgage-backed security that would currently provide a 4% yield to the company.
Since mortgage rates have been fluctuating significantly over the past month, the manager is thinking about entering into an interest rate swap to hedge against the rate movements.
Although the manager would remove most of the price sensitivity of the asset by executing the swap, it would also lower the total yield on the investment due to swap costs.
What objective in the company investment policy is guiding the portfolio manager’s decision?
A. Risk analysis
B. Risk/return trade off
C. Preservation of principal
D. Performance measurement
Answer: B. Risk/return trade off
Question 33.
MCA, Inc. upgraded the treasury workstation that had been in place for two years and used data from that 24-month period to develop a new short-term forecast. A trend factor was applied to controlled disbursements of 97% on a month-by-month basis and the variance to actual disbursements is less than 1%. Which of the following model validation techniques was utilized?
A. In-sample validation
B. Documentation validation
C. Ongoing validation
D. Comparison validation
Answer: A. In-sample validation
Question 34.
A manufacturing company is working to improve its cash conversion cycle. Factory production has increased over the last year to increase inventory levels.
• They have an inventory turnover of 3.1 and asset turnover of 5.0.
• The company has a days’ payable of 30 and a days’ receivable of 60.
• It has started enforcing its net 30 terms and placed customers with balances outstanding more than 45 days on credit hold.
• As a result, the company collected receivables quicker but it suffered a 10% loss in sales.
What can the company do to reduce its cash conversion cycle?
A. Pay vendors in advance
B. Decrease the days’ payable
C. Extend payables deferral period
D. Revise credit policy to be more lenient
Answer: C. Extend payables deferral period
Question 35.
A company plans to issue additional equity within the next 12 months but needs to issue debt at a low interest rate now. Which of the following instruments would BEST meet this objective?
A. Convertible bonds
B. Private placement issue
C. Preferred stock
D. Subordinated debentures
Answer: A. Convertible bonds
Question 36.
ABC Company offers a discount of 2/10, net 30 to its customers. ABC factored its accounts receivables with an outside vendor, under a “with recourse” arrangement. What impact might this have on the company?
A. Increase days sales outstanding
B. Improve cash conversion cycle
C. Reduce bad debt expense
D. More customers may take the discount
Answer: B. Improve cash conversion cycle
Question 37.
The treasury manager of a chain of clothing stores wants to develop a medium-term forecast. Management plans to open two new stores, and anticipates same-store sales to increase by 15%. Which of the following items can be predicted with the highest degree of certainty?
A. Taxes on stock options
B. New product sales
C. Fixed bond interest payment
D. Refranchising proceeds
Answer: C. Fixed bond interest payment
Question 38.
A large mature company with limited growth opportunities (positive NPV projects) achieved abnormally high profits this year. After paying mandatory principal, interest, and taxes, the company has $200 million in surplus cash on hand. Assuming its investor base is most concerned with capital appreciation, which of the following is the BEST option for the company?
A. Declare a special dividend
B. Reinvest cash into the company
C. Declare a cash dividend
D. Repurchase shares of outstanding stock
Answer: D. Repurchase shares of outstanding stock
Question 39.
The yield curve is inverted. A creditworthy firm considering alternative debt maturities would MOST LIKELY:
A. Enter into a short-term floating rate agreement
B. Obtain long-term fixed interest rate debt
C. Roll-over short-term debt at each maturity
D. Obtain a long-term floating rate agreement
Answer: B. Obtain long-term fixed interest rate debt
Question 40.
A $100,000 T-bill currently sells for $98,600 and matures in 90 days. What is the 365 day basis yield for this investment?
A. 5.76%
B. 5.68%
C. 5.48%
D. 5.37%
Alright, let’s break this down. The yield calculation on a Treasury bill involves finding the annualized yield based on the discount and the time period.
- Initial Investment (Purchase Price: $98,600
- Face Value (Maturity Value): $100,000
- Days to Maturity: 90 days
First, we’ll calculate the discount:
Discount= Face Value - Purchase Price} = Discount = 100,000 - 98,600 = 1,400
Next, we calculate the 90-day yield:
90-day Yield = Discount\Purchase Price x 100 =
90-day Yield = 1,400\98,600 x100 =
90-day Yield = 1.4199%
To annualize this yield for a 365-day basis:
365-day Basis Yield = 90-day Yield x 365\90 =
365-day Basis Yield =1.4199 x 365\90 =
Answer: A. 5.76%
365-day Basis Yield =1.4199 x 365\90 = 5.75848
Round up to 5.76
So, the 365-day basis yield for this T-bill is approximately 5.76%
Question 41.
A U.S. firm acquires a large U.K. manufacturer that generates high levels of cash flow in its local currency. The purchase is denominated in British pounds and is financed through the issuance of 10-year, 7.5% U.S. dollar bonds. The U.S. firm will rely entirely on the U.K. manufacturer’s cash flows to fund the interest payments on the bonds. What derivative instrument would help the U.S. firm manage its FX exposure?
A. Currency forward
B. Currency swap
C. Interest-rate swap
D. Currency future
Answer: B. Currency swap
Question 42.
Which of the following is a source of short-term financing?
A. Bond issuance
B. Factoring of accounts receivable
C. Issuance of common stock
D. Retaining profits
Answers: B. Factoring of accounts receivable
Question 43.
Company XYZ is aggressively expanding globally. It is evaluating four markets: Latin America, Europe, Asia and Middle East.
• Latin America: Risk adjusted discount rate: 15%, Payback period=7 years, IRR=15%
• Europe: Risk adjusted discount rate: 8%, NPV=$20M
• Middle East: Risk adjusted discount rate: 11%, IRR=12%, NPV=$5M
• Asia: WACC: 9%, Payback=2 yrs, IRR=8%
Based on the information, which two markets will company XYZ MOST LIKELY pursue?
A. Europe and Asia
B. Asia and Latin America
C. Europe and Middle East
D. Middle East and Latin America
Answer: C. Europe and Middle East
Question 44.
Company A regularly modifies its capital structure by repurchasing stock. Which one of the following is a true statement?
A. Investors may feel that management is manipulating the stock price
B. Stock repurchases are not an attractive alternative to dividend payments
C. Partial disclosure to the regulators is required for repurchases
D. Stock repurchases do not offer tax deferral advantages over dividends.
Answer: A. Investors may feel that management is manipulating the stock price
Question 45.
In evaluating alternative capital investments, a company should consider qualitative factors such as:
A. Projected cash flows
B. Estimated economic returns
C. Corporate strategy
D. Estimated costs
Answer: C. Corporate strategy
Question 46.
A company is experiencing the following long-term trend on a month-over-month basis:
• Sales are increasing by $100,000, a 15% increase.
• Accounts receivable are increasing by $5,000, a 1% increase.
• Accounts payable are increasing by $20,000, a 4% increase.
• Labor expenses are increasing by $40,000, a 3% increase.
With all other income, expenses, long-term assets and liabilities remaining stable, this trend would MOST LIKELY prompt what action by the company?
A. Financing working capital requirements
B. Repaying short-term debt
C. Reducing labor costs
D. Factoring accounts receivable
Answer: B. Repaying short-term debt
Question 47.
Company S wants to issue $25,000,000 of commercial paper at a discount of 35 bps and a maturity of 27 days. The dealer fee is 10 bps annually and the bank assesses a backup L/C fee of 20 bps. What is the approximate annual interest rate the company pays for this issue of commercial paper?
A. 3.85%
B. 2.48%
C. 1.57%
D. 0.66%
Let’s break this down step-by-step:
- Face Value: $25,000,000
- Discount: 35 basis points (bps)
- Maturity: 27 days
- Dealer Fee: 10 bps annually
5.Backup L/C Fee: 20 bps annually
Step 1: Calculate the Discount
The discount in dollars: $$
Discount Amount = 35 bps\10,000 x $25,000,000
Discount Amount = 0.0035 x 25,000,000 = $87,500
Step 2: Calculate the Dealer Fee and Backup L/C Fee for 27 Days
Convert the annual dealer fee to the period of 27 days:
Dealer Fee = Dealer Fee Rate x Face Value x (Maturity/365)
Dealer Fee = 10 bps x $25,000,000 x (27\365) =
Dealer Fee = 0.0010 x 25,000,000 x (0.07397260274) =
Dealer Fee = $1,849.32
Convert the annual backup L/C fee to the period of 27 days:
Backup L/C Fee = Backup L/C Fee x Face Value x (Maturity/365)
Backup L/C Fee = 20 bps x 25,000,000. X (27/365) =
Backup L/C Fee = 0.0020 x 25,000,000 x (27\365) =
Backup L/C Fee = 50,000 x (0.07397260274) = $3,698.63
Step 3: Calculate the Net Proceeds
Net Proceeds = Face Value - Discount - Dealers Fee - Backup L/C Fee
Net Proceeds = $25,000,000 - $87,500 - $1,849.32 - $3,698.63 =$24,906,952.05
Step 4. Calculate the Interest Paid
Interest Paid = Face Value - Net Proceeds
Interest Paid = $25,000,000 - $24,906,952.05 =$93,047.95
Step 5. Calculate the Annual Interest Rate
Annual Interest Rate = Interest Paid /Net Proceeds x Days in the year/Maturity
Annual Interest Rate = ($93,047.95/$24,906,952.05) x (365/27)
Annual Interest Rate = 0.00373582 x 13.5185 = 0.0505028
Round up: 0.051
Convert to a percentage by moving the decimal point two spaces to the right.
0.0051 = 5.51%
Answer: D. 0.66%
Question 48.
The stock of a manufacturing company is priced so that its expected rate of return is below its required rate, as calculated by the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM). Which of the following will occur in an efficient capital market?
A. Buying pressure for the firm’s stock will drive the price up
B. Buying pressure for the firm’s stock will drive the price down
C. Selling pressure for the firm’s stock will drive the price up
D. Selling pressure for the firm’s stock will drive the price down
Answer: D. Selling pressure for the firm’s stock will drive the price down
Question 49.
An intern was hired by the VP of Accounts Payables to process the electronic payments that come through the bank. The intern is responsible for manually entering payee information into the system at each step of the process. The VP directed the intern to enter the information as fast as possible without mistakes to optimize the number of transactions that could be processed. Instead of manually entering information the VP should have utilized:
A. Large value transfer system
B. Straight-through processing
C. Continuous linked settlement
D. Enterprise resource planning system
Answer: B. Straight-through processing
Question 50.
XYZ Company has a well-established commercial paper (CP) program that they use to fund operations. The company is expanding by purchasing a new factory. The CFO is worried about the time and expense needed to issue long-term debt and decides to use the funds they raise in the CP market to pay for the purchase of the factory. This strategy will be successful if:
A. An interest rate swap is used
B. A credit default swap is employed
C. A commodities future is purchased
D. The yield curve remains upward sloping
Answer: D. The yield curve remains upward sloping
Question 51.
A properly designed concentration system will potentially achieve which of the following results?
I. Increased authority to field offices
II. Increased investment income
III. Improved ability to take discounts
IV. Reduced dependence on third-party concentration vendors
A. IV only
B. I and II only
C. II and III only
D. II, III, and IV only
Answer: C. II and III only
Question 52.
In an organization with personnel limitations, which of the following strategies should be considered to mitigate cash management system risk?
A. Outsourcing
B. Verification
C. Matching
D. Hedging
Answer: A. Outsourcing
Question 53.
Company X, a Singapore based multi-national, is exploring the option of locating a subsidiary in another country where there has been some historical risk of expropriation of local assets of foreign corporations. Therefore, as part of the risk assessment process the company must specifically quantify the:
A. Political risk
B. Physical security risk
C. Financial institution risk
D. Property risk
Answer: A. Political risk
Question 54.
Company XYZ is now required to make electronic payments by its suppliers. To prevent an increase in costs, the company should:
A. Negotiate a change in payment timing with its suppliers
B. Institute a just-in-time inventory system
C. Negotiate a change in cash disbursement with its concentration bank
D. Institute a modified RSA system for its inventory
Answer: A. Negotiate a change in payment timing with its suppliers
Question 55.
As an internal control tool, what does the matching of an invoice to the original purchase confirm?
A. The placement of the order
B. The fulfillment of the order
C. The execution of the order
D. The payment of the order
Answer: A. The placement of the order
Question 56.
Loss exposures related to treasury management may include which of the following?
A. Excessive product recalls
B. PBGC violations
C. Deterioration of investment principal
D. Bank consolidations
Answer: C. Deterioration of investment principal
Question 57.
The key parties involved in a disaster recovery plan are generally classified as internal resources or external counter parties. When evaluating the risks of both parties, which of the following can be assumed?
A. The review of internal resources takes greater importance
B. The infrastructure linking the parties’ systems must be considered
C. The disaster recovery sites of both parties must be in the same location
D. The systems used by both parties must be compatible
Answer: B. The infrastructure linking the parties’ systems must be considered
Question 58.
A publicly traded company is looking to fund its next project with the issuance of stock. The company’s stock is primarily held by a small group of investors. The company is concerned that issuing stock may upset these investors because it would dilute their holdings. Which of the following strategies would help address the investors’ concern?
A. Grant the investors cumulative voting rights
B. Grant the investors preemptive rights to the new issue
C. Allow the investors to cast their votes by proxy at the next shareowners meeting
D. Offer to stagger the election of directors
Answer: B. Grant the investors preemptive rights to the new issue
Question 59.
Company Q has average daily credit sales of $15,875.00. The daily cash sales are $8,750.00. The AR ending balance for June 30 is $387,500.00. What is the average days’ sales outstanding for Company Q?
A. 24.41
B. 0.04
C. 15.74
D. 0.06
Alright, to calculate the average days’ sales outstanding (DSO) for Company Q, we can follow these steps:
- Total Average Daily Sales:
Since we’re focusing on credit sales for Average Days’ Sales Outstanding (DSO) calculation, we don’t need the daily cash sales. The average daily credit sales are $15,875.00. - Accounts Receivable (AR) Ending Balance: This is given as $387,500.00.
- Average Days’ Sales Outstanding (DSO):
The formula for DSO is:
DSO} = Accounts Receivables\Average Daily Credit Sales
Plugging in the values:
DSO = 387,500.00\15,875.00 =
Answer: A. 24.41
DSO = 387,500.00\15,875.00 = 24.42 days
So, the average days’ sales outstanding (DSO) for Company Q is approximately 24.42 days.
Question 60.
Which of the following is subject to transaction risk exposure?
A. A U.S. company’s foreign subsidiary in Japan has a receivable denominated in Yen
B. A Japanese company’s foreign subsidiary in the U.S. has a receivable denominated in Yen
C. A U.S. company’s foreign subsidiary in Japan has a payable denominated in Yen
D. A Japanese company’s foreign subsidiary in the U.S. has a payable denominated in dollars
Answer: B. A Japanese company’s foreign subsidiary in the U.S. has a receivable denominated in Yen
Question 61.
A put option on a company’s stock has an exercise price of $20. On the delivery date, the stock is trading at $24 per share. What should the investor who has paid $2 for the option do?
A. Not exercise the option and lose $2
B. Not exercise the option and lose $6
C. Exercise the option and gain $2
D. Exercise the option and gain $4
Answer: A. Not exercise the option and lose $2
Question 62.
Making payments through electronic payments networks can be a part of a treasury management system’s functionality, but it is subject to numerous constraints. Which of the following is a true statement of those constraints?
A. The process is easy for the payee but very intensive manually for the payor
B. Negotiation of trade terms is required, but float terms are excluded
C. Remittance detail, whether a lot or a little, can be easily included with all payment forms
D. Collecting payment-routing details, and populating these into the software, is a significant task
Answer: D. Collecting payment-routing details, and populating these into the software, is a significant task
Question 63.
A main characteristic of a company with regional offices using a centralized treasury function is:
A. High level of control
B. Increased borrowing costs
C. Centrally determined depository accounts
D. Increased operating costs
Answer: A. High level of control
Question 64.
Treasury management systems and ERP systems allow companies to do all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Reduce cash processing costs
B. Migrate external data into G/L infrastructure
C. Increase productivity through seamless exchange of data
D. Reduce redundant data entry
Answer: A. Reduce cash processing costs
Question 65.
One reason for using a sale and lease-back arrangement in lease financing is to:
A. Create an infusion of cash into the company
B. Benefit from tax advantages from depreciation
C. For income or costs in one period
D. Eliminate off-balance sheet debt
Answer: A. Create an infusion of cash into the company
Question 66.
An equity management company’s Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer are evaluating their corporate investments and decide that they need to diversify their stock holdings to include personal care products companies. Based on their analysis, publicly-traded companies A and B stand out as choices. Company A has a beta value of 0.65 while company B has a beta value of 1.10. They decide to invest in Company A. What objective of their investment policy did they use to make their decision?
A. Safety
B. Liquidity
C. Exposure horizon
D. Risk/return trade-off
Answer: A. Safety
Question 67.
A merchant presents 2 different batches of credit card transactions for processing, each batch has the same dollar value and number of transactions, but the fees are different. Which of the following explains why?
A. Use of a different terminal
B. Goods or services sold
C. Type of card accepted
D. Time of batch closure
Answer: C. Type of card accepted
Question 68.
An international company would establish a re-invoicing center for which of the following reasons?
A. To reduce its international balance reporting charges
B. To manage the foreign exchange exposure of its foreign subsidiaries
C. To take advantage of interest-bearing demand deposits
D. To bring transaction exposures more closely in line with economic exposures
Answer: B. To manage the foreign exchange exposure of its foreign subsidiaries
Question 69.
XYZ Company has decided to purchase a close competitor. This acquisition would make XYZ Company the 4th largest in its industry allowing it better purchasing power and greater distribution channels. After completing the M&A analysis, it is determined that the combined companies would produce a 40% increase in revenue, reduce manufacturing costs by 30%, but would increase current liabilities by 27%. Which of the following would keep the acquisition from happening?
A. Increased weighted average cost of capital
B. Low return on investment
C. Negative net present value
D. Restrictive bond covenants
Answer: D. Restrictive bond covenants
Question 70.
Amalgamated Binding Consolidators takes 20 days to convert its raw materials to finished goods, 5 days to sell it, and 15 days to collect its credit sales. What is the company’s days receivable period?
A. 5 days
B. 15 days
C. 20 days
D. 40 days
Answer: B. 15 days
Question 71.
Netting is used by which of the following as a cross-border payment technique?
A. European GIRO providers
B. Foreign subsidiaries of a company
C. Counterparties in a letter of credit transaction
D. TARGET participants
Answer: B. Foreign subsidiaries of a company
Question 72.
In which of the following international cash management methods is title for goods transferred for intercompany sales?
A. Pooling
B. Internal factoring
C. Multilateral netting
D. Re-invoicing
Answer: D. Re-invoicing
Question 73.
Which of the following is NOT a key area to consider when establishing treasury policies?
A. Equity method investments accounting
B. Medium-term financing
C. Management reporting
D. Foreign currency management
Answer: A. Equity method investments accounting
Question 74.
Establishing the authority to open bank accounts is the responsibility of:
A. The board of directors
B. The CFO
C. The treasurer
D. The board of governors
Answer: A. The board of directors
Question 75.
A daily short-term forecast and variance analysis for LMN, Inc. is updated with relevant trends and actual data every Monday. Upon review, the treasurer assessed that sales were higher than forecasted, inventory was up and yields being earned on excess cash were lower. The MOST important reason for this cash forecast process is:
A. Financial control
B. Managing costs
C. Capital budgeting
D. Liquidity management
Answer: D. Liquidity management
Question 76.
A company is interested in lowering its overall banking costs, managing netting, pooling, re-invoicing, and centralizing FX exposure at headquarters. Which of the following options will accomplish this?
A. In-house banking
B. Shared service center
C. Company processing center
D. Automated clearing house
Answer: A. In-house banking
Question 77.
Money market funds are able to obtain very competitive trading terms because:
A. There is no diversification
B. Of the economies of scale
C. Invested funds are locked in for a specific period of time
D. The investment manager only purchases high yielding instruments
Answer: B. Of the economies of scale
Question 78.
Convertible securities consist of preferred stock and:
A. Treasury stock
B. Common stock
C. Bonds
D. Tracking stock
Answer: C. Bonds
Question 79.
Securities sold by companies in an initial public offering (IPO) are:
A. A specific type of security sold by a public company for the first time
B. Debt securities sold on the open market
C. Public securities sold by a private company for the first time
D. Securities sold by a private company to a limited number of investors
Answer: C. Public securities sold by a private company for the first time
Question 80.
A company has grown quickly in the euro zone market. It wants to maximize its excess cash. Which would be the BEST method of concentrating funds?
A. Bank Overlay
B. Notional Pooling
C. Physical Pooling
D. Scheduled Transfer
Answer: C. Physical Pooling
Question 81.
Which of the following global cash concentration methods would be MOST appropriate for a single company with operations in the United States, Germany, Mexico, and Japan looking to minimize expenses?
A. Multilateral netting
B. Bank overlay structure
C. Shared service center
D. Internal book transfer
Answer: B. Bank overlay structure
Question 82.
Financing decisions in a budget are used to construct all of the following pro forma financial statement components EXCEPT:
A. Debt
B. Interest expense
C. Shareholder’s equity
D. Inventory
Answer: D. Inventory
Question 83.
ABC Company is a national retail company and uses XYZ Bank for its collections and payroll services. XYZ has recently experienced financial problems; what is the greatest risk to ABC Company?
A. Damage to their working relationship
B. Deterioration of service quality
C. Increase in service fees
D. Loss of assets
Answer: D. Loss of assets
Question 84.
The rate of interest commercial banks charges their best credit rated customers is called the:
A. Rate
B. Call rate
C. Prime rate
D. Real interest rate
Answer: C. Prime rate
Question 85.
A wholesale foods supplier receives an order from ABC Foods located in Minnesota. The supplier’s policy is to bill upon fulfillment of the order and not at delivery. ABC Foods pays upon receipt of goods. A blizzard has closed the manufacturing facility and roads; delivery will be delayed by two days. Which type of float occurs between the receipt of an invoice by ABC Foods, including the credit period, and the time ABC Burgers’ account is debited?
A. Payment
B. Invoicing
C. Collection
D. Disbursement
Answer: A. Payment
Question 86.
Company ABC experienced a loss in the past when an employee in the treasury department was able to transfer $1.5 million to a personal account offshore. The company is working with a security agent to prevent this from happening in the future. ABC also accepts a large number of checks as payment. The agent has suggested upgrades to ABC’s payment process. What step should be taken to help mitigate this type of risk in the future?
A. Securely store check stock
B. Set up international bank security
C. Implement dual approval
D. Implement data security standards
Answer: C. Implement dual approval
Question 87.
A company wants to gather daily balance reporting from its international subsidiaries’ bank accounts. Which of the following systems would allow the company’s bank to gather the balance positions from the local banks?
A. SWIFT
B. CHIPS
C. Giros
D. EDI
Answer: A. SWIFT
Question 88.
Treasury policies should be approved by the:
A. Audit committee
B. Controller
C. Board of directors
D. External auditors
Answer: C. Board of directors
Question 89.
The company currently calculates its Days’ Receivables at 42 days, its Days’ Payables at 31 days, and its Days Inventory at 58 days. What is the cash conversion cycle for the company?
A. 131 days
B. 15 days
C. 69 days
D. 47 days
To determine the cash conversion cycle (CCC), we can use the formula:
Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) = Days Inventory + Days Receivables - Days Payables
Given the values:
- Days Inventory: 58 days
- Days Receivables: 42 days
- Days Payables: 31 days
Plugging these into the formula:
CCC = 58 + 42 - 31 =
Answer: C. 69 days
CCC = 58 + 42 - 31 = 69 days
So, the cash conversion cycle for the company is 69 days.
Question 90.
Days’ Receivables: 42 days,
Days’ Payables: 31 days
Days Inventory: 58 days.
Using the above information, what is the cash turnover for the company?
A. 5.3 times
B. 7.7 times
C. 24.3 times
D. 2.7 times
To determine the cash turnover for the company, we need to calculate the cash conversion cycle (CCC) first, which we’ve already established is 69 days from the previous conversation.
Next, we’ll calculate the Cash Turnover Ratio, which is the number of times a company can convert its investments in inventory and other resources into cash during a specific period, usually a year. The formula for Cash Turnover Ratio is:
Cash Turnover Ratio= 365 days\ Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC)
Given:
Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC): 69 days
CCC= 58 + 42 - 31 = 69
Plugging in the values:
Cash Turnover Ratio= 365\69 =
Answer: A. 5.3 times
Cash Turnover Ratio= 365\69 = 5.28986
approx 5.29
Round up = 5.30
So, the cash turnover for the company is approximately 5.30 times per year.
Question 91.
In order to be defined as independent, a corporate director:
A. Cannot have owned preferred stock shares in the company
B. Cannot have a material relationship with the company
C. Cannot meet regularly with executive management outside of board meetings
D. Cannot have been an employee with the company during the past three years
Answer: B. Cannot have a material relationship with the company
Question 92.
After several internal discussions about treasury management systems (TMSes), ABC Company has determined that it has no need for customization but that it does want a backup for high priority capabilities. The company needs access to knowledgeable IT support resources but wants to reduce overall IT costs. These parameters will MOST LIKELY result in what kind of TMS?
A. An ERP module TMS
B. An integrated TMS
C. A hosted ASP TMS
D. Development of its own TMS
Answer: C. A hosted ASP TMS
Question 93.
Which of the following trade payment methods virtually eliminates the seller’s credit risk?
A. Bankers’ acceptance
B. Cash before delivery
C. Countertrade
D. Consignment
Answer: B. Cash before delivery
Question 94.
Company A has $1,375,000 that it plans to invest for three years at an interest rate of 4%, with all interest paid at maturity. How much interest will the company receive at the end of the third year?
A. $16,566.09
B. $165,000
C. $55,000
D. $171,688
After three years with a principal of $1,375,000, we would need to consider compound interest rather than simple interest.
The formula for compound interest is:
A = P(1 + r\n)nt
Where:
- A is the amount of money accumulated after n years, including interest.
- P is the principal amount ($1,375,000).
- r is the annual interest rate (4% or 0.04).
- n is the number of times that interest is compounded per year.
- t is the number of years the money is invested for (3 years).
Since the interest is compounded annually, n = 1
A = 1,375,000(1 + 0.04\1)1x3
A = 1,375,000(1 + 0.04)^3
A = 1,375,000(1.04)^3
A = 1,375,000 (1.12486)
A= 1,546,668.80
Therefore, the total amount after 3 years is approximately $1,546,688.
To find the interest earned:
Minus the difference from the compounded annual interest ($1,546,688 ) and the principal amount ($1,375,000).
Interest Earned = $1,546,688 - $1,375,000 =
Answer: D. $171,688
Interest Earned = $1,546,688 - $1,375,000 = $171,688.00
Question 95.
ABC Company’s treasury department outsourced its overnight investment duties to XYZ Money Management. XYZ placed the funds received from ABC into corporate commercial paper, which has recently gone into default after numerous ratings downgrades. The investment policy of ABC Company states that all investments must be in investment grade commercial paper; however, the agreement gives XYZ the ability to make exceptions with the approval of the treasurer of ABC Company. The treasurer was never notified of the ratings downgrades. What role or responsibility, if any, was violated with regards to the investment policy?
A. Exposure horizon monitoring
B. Valuation of investment vehicles
C. Policy approvals and exception management
D. No violation occurred
Answer: C. Policy approvals and exception management
Question 96.
Company XYZ is a manufacturer of industrial equipment and has enjoyed a large percentage increase in profits from a small increase in revenues. Sales recently plummeted resulting in steep decline in profitability. Which of the following BEST describes the cost structure of the company?
A. Low contribution margin
B. High financial leverage
C. Low variable costs
D. High operating leverage
Answer: D. High operating leverage
Question 97.
A company hires an investment firm to fully underwrite a new stock issuance. Which of the parties carries the MOST risk?
A. The public
B. The company
C. The company’s bond holders
D. The investment firm
Answer: D. The investment firm
Question 98.
Which of the following is a KEY operational advantage of short-term debt?
A. It can be arranged quickly and easily
B. It improves the current ratio for debt covenant and compliance purposes
C. It reduces the risk of interest rate fluctuation and lowers interest expense
D. It improves the overall liquidity position and reduces risk
Answer: A. It can be arranged quickly and easily
Question 99.
In a typical swap transaction, two parties agree to exchange:
A. Notional principal amounts
B. Amortization schedules
C. Maturity dates of obligations
D. Cash flows at future points in time
Answer: D. Cash flows at future points in time
Question 100.
Company R has an AR collection pattern of 8% in the current month, 47% in the first month, 30% in the second month, 10% in the third month, and 5% in the fourth month. If AR for July is $598,000, what amount of cash do they expect to collect in October?
A. $281,060
B. $59,800
C. $179,400
D. $47,840
To find out how much cash Company R expects to collect in October from July’s Accounts Receivable (AR), we need to focus on the portion collected in the third month.
Given:
- AR for July: $598,000
- Collection pattern:10% in the third month
Since October is the third month after July, we’ll use the third month’s collection percentage:
Expected Cash Collection in October = July AR x Third Month Collection Percentage
Expected Cash Collection in October = 598,000 x 10% /100% =
Answer: B. $59,800
Expected Cash Collection in October = 598,000 x 10% /100% = 59,800
Therefore, Company R expects to collect $59,800 in October from July’s AR.
Question 101.
Which two of the following are optimal uses for short-term excess cash?
I. Pay down credit lines
II. Make overnight investments
III. Repurchase stock
IV. Make capital expenditures
A. I and II
B. I and III
C. II and III
D. II and IV
Answer: A. I and II
Question 102.
Over the past 3 years XYZ Company has expanded into multiple countries and significantly grown its banking relationships. The company now incurs significant expenses related to payment transaction costs and maintaining multiple bank connections. What should the company use to combat these rising costs?
A. SWIFT network
B. ACH network
C. CHIPS network
D. TARGET 2
Answer: A. SWIFT network
Question 103.
Company ABC needs external capital to finance a new product line. Its operating leverage is high, and its revolving credit agreement contains a ratings trigger. What will Company ABC MOST LIKELY do to finance its new product line?
A. Issue convertible debentures
B. Issue long-term notes
C. Issue common stock
D. Use retained earnings
Answer: C. Issue common stock
Question 104.
The risk-free rate of return is 2.15% and the historical stock market average rate of return is 6%. If Company M has a beta of 1.36, what is their required rate of return for capital asset pricing?
A. 8.083%
B. 7.39%
C. 0.42%
D. 0.04%
To calculate the required rate of return for Company M using the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), we can use the following formula:
Required Rate of Return} = Risk Free Rate + Beta x (Market Rate of Return - Risk Free Rate)
Given:
- Risk-Free Rate ( R_f ): 2.15% or 0.0215
- Market Rate of Return ( R_m ): 6% or 0.06
- Beta (B): 1.36
Plugging these values into the formula:
Required Rate of Return = 0.0215 + 1.36 x (0.06 - 0.0215)
Required Rate of Return = 0.0215 + 1.36 x 0.0385
Required Rate of Return = 0.0215 + 0.05236 =
Answer: B. 7.39%
Required Rate of Return} = 0.07386 or 7.386%
Therefore, the required rate of return for Company M using the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) is approximately 7.39%.
Question 105.
Which of the following is an example of a Eurobond?
A. A bond that is denominated in euros, issued in France by a French company
B. A bond that is denominated in pounds, issued in the U.K. by a U.S. company
C. A bond that is denominated in Japanese Yen, issued in the U.K. by a U.S. company
D. A bond that is denominated in euros, issued in a European market by a U.S. company
Answer: C. A bond that is denominated in Japanese Yen, issued in the U.K. by a U.S. company
Question 106.
A treasury manager has $5 million that is not needed for 6 months. The treasury manager has decided to invest the funds in a liquid instrument, using the current portion of a 5-year AA rated corporate bond that is subject to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations. In what market would the treasury manager purchase this investment?
A. IPO Market
B. Private Market
C. Primary Market
D. Secondary Market
Answer: D. Secondary Market
Question 107.
A company with high operating leverage reduces its average cost per unit by 20% as its sales volume increases by 40% annually. This is an example of:
A. Low fixed costs
B. Low variable costs
C. Economies of scale
D. Equal distribution of fixed and variable costs per item
Answer: C. Economies of scale
Question 108.
Banks often control information flow, records and assets; therefore, it is critical that banks have:
A. Backup systems and disaster recovery procedures
B. Controlled disbursement procedures
C. Standard formats for electronic submission
D. Timetables for service implementation
Answer: A. Backup systems and disaster recovery procedures
Question 109.
The yield on any short-term investment instrument is a function of the maturity or holding period, the amount paid and:
A. The cash flows received
B. The money market yield
C. The after-tax yield
D. The issuing price
Answer: A. The cash flows received
Question 110.
A treasurer decides to use notional pooling across wholly-owned multiple legal entities instead of wiring money between entity accounts. What specific section in the company’s policy allowed the treasurer to make this decision?
A. Regulatory and legal considerations
B. Liquidity strategy
C. Collection strategy
D. Concentration practices and strategies
Answer: D. Concentration practices and strategies
Question 111.
Company T pays $12.00 for a wire and $2.00 for an ACH transaction. They receive a wire one day sooner than they do an ACH and they earn 1.75% on the funds. What is the break-even amount for a wire instead of an ACH?
A. $246,114.29
B. $208,571.43
C. $2,085.71
D. $20,857.14
Break Even Calculation
- Determine the incremental cost per d using a wire transfer comparison to an ACH transfer.
Cost difference = wire transfer cost - ACH transaction cost
Cost difference =$12.00 - $2.00 =$10.00
- Evaluate the annual interest rate on overnight investments and convert it to a daily interest rate.
Interest rate per year =1.75% \days in the year (365)
Convert the percentage into a decimal:
1.75% =0.0175
Interest rate per year 0.0175/ 365 days =
0.0000479452
Formula:
Break-even overnight investment amount = (Incremental cost per wire) / (Daily interest rate)
Plugging in the values:
Break-even point = $10.00 / 0.0000479452 =
Answer: B. $208,571.43
Break-even point = $10.00 / 0.0000479452 = 208,571.428
Round up= $208,571.43
Question 112.
Company XYZ is a high technology company. It is planning on acquiring another company in the high technology sector. Company XYZ does not have enough cash to acquire the company and is planning on financing the acquisition through a bond offering. Which of the following measures is company XYZ MOST LIKELY to use in its analysis of operating profits considering it is a high debt transaction?
A. Long-term debt to capital
B. EBITDA margin
C. Net profit margin
D. Return on equity
Answer: B. EBITDA margin
Question 113.
A company enters into a cash flow hedge to offset fluctuations in the value of foreign currency transactions occurring in two years. How should the company record the gains and/or losses on the cash flow hedge in the current year?
A. The hedged gains and losses are reported in comprehensive income
B. The hedged gains and losses are reported in current period income
C. The hedged gains and losses are reported in current period income together with the offsetting gains and losses of the foreign currency
D. The hedged gains and losses are reported in comprehensive income together with the offsetting gains and losses of the foreign currency
Answer: A. The hedged gains and losses are reported in comprehensive income
Question 114.
Which of the following is a characteristic of GIRO systems used in countries throughout Europe?
A. They operate through postal systems
B. They are primarily used for company-to-company payments
C. They do not replace checks for the payment of bills
D. They do not allow the use of direct debits and credits
Answer: A. They operate through postal systems
Question 115.
The CFO asks the treasurer to create a new collections and concentration policy for their company. Following implementation of the policy, the company finds that reporting of receivables values is taking 10% longer, with no improvement in the company’s cash flow or liquidity. What step in developing the policy could have been executed to reduce this risk?
A. Delegation of authority
B. Clarify roles and responsibilities
C. Procedure implementation
D. Identify issues and conduct analysis
Answer: D. Identify issues and conduct analysis
Question 116.
A company is evaluating its employee healthcare expense and payroll applications. If the company wishes to provide maximum convenience to its employees, which payment method is the BEST choice?
A. Purchasing cards
B. Checks
C. Travel cards
D. Stored value cards
Answer: D. Stored value cards
Question 117.
XYZ Holdco has multiple credit facilities with a bank under a borrowing agreement that includes certain covenants. A fire has destroyed the manufacturing plant owned by ABC, one of the XYZ subsidiaries that is part of the credit facilities. All loans, including the ABC loan, are up to date and being repaid as required. However, after the fire, the bank notified XYZ that it was in default. Which one of the following covenants is MOST LIKELY a term of the borrowing agreement?
A. Technical default
B. Cross-default provisions
C. Material adverse change
D. Total liabilities to assets ratio default
Answer: C. Material adverse change
Question 118.
An internal auditor discovers that employees can enter and approve their own wire transfers. This practice violates what internal control?
A. Adequate segregation of duties
B. Accurate reporting of cash transactions
C. Appropriate monitoring of covenant compliance
D. Proper authorization of investment transactions
Answer: A. Adequate segregation of duties
Question 119.
EML Inc., which has $600 million in outstanding debt, is preparing to issue commercial paper in excess of $100 million within the next six months. The new assistant treasurer has recently spent time getting to know the issuing and paying agent, the rating agency analyst, and the legal counsel, and has been following the financial markets. What is this is an example of?
A. Benchmarking with peers
B. External collaboration
C. Decentralized control
D. Risk transfer
Answer: B. External collaboration
Question 120.
Which of the following is NOT true for both bankers’ acceptances and trade acceptances?
A. They are both used to finance the shipment of goods
B. They both may be sold to an investor at a discount prior to maturity
C. They are both less expensive forms of financing than loans
D. They both transfer the buyer’s credit risk to a third party
Answer: D. They both transfer the buyer’s credit risk to a third
Question 121.
Company ABC, with a current debt rating of BBB-from Standard & Poor’s, is negotiating a new revolving credit agreement with its lenders. The company anticipates closing on a small acquisition within a year of executing this new agreement and would like maximum flexibility to determine its capital structure. The company is MOST concerned about the lenders’ inclusion of what?
A. Ratings trigger
B. Growth rate covenant
C. Change in control covenant
D. Limit on internal financing
Answer: A. Ratings trigger
Question 122.
An arrangement in which a borrower makes periodic payments to a separate custodial account that is used to repay debt is known as a:
A. Sinking fund
B. Balloon payment
C. Mortgage
D. Zero-coupon bond
Answer: A. Sinking fund
Question 123.
The MOST common way that companies structure their treasury operations is as a(n):
A. Cost center
B. Profit center
C. Shared service center
D. In-house bank
Answer: A. Cost center
Question 124.
Why would a company establish a short-term credit facility?
A. Short-term interest rates are expected to rise
B. The company would like to improve bank relationships
C. Cash shortages are being forecasted due to seasonality
D. There is an anticipated failure of the company’s main depository bank
Answer: C. Cash shortages are being forecasted due to seasonality
Question 125.
EDI infrastructure includes which of the following four PRIMARY components?
A. Communication networks and standards, computer hardware, EDI software, and standard formats
B. Business-to-business banking services, EDI e-commerce, EDI software, and electronic payments networks
C. Authentication devices, evaluated receipts settlement, firewalls, and single sourcing arrangements
D. File transfer protocol, hypertext transfer protocol, uniform resource locator, and Extensible Markup Language (XML)
Answer: A. Communication networks and standards, computer hardware, EDI software, and standard formats
Question 126.
Which of the following is true when a company purchases goods using trade credit from suppliers?
A. The buyer incurs no added cost if it pays on time
B. The supplier will charge interest to the buyer
C. The buyer should record this as a long-term liability
D. The supplier places a lien on the goods sold until payment
Answer: A. The buyer incurs no added cost if it pays on time
Question 127.
A furniture company maintains a large inventory during the summer sales season. One of the PRIMARY benefits of this approach is that the company avoids which of the following costs?
A. Holding
B. Opportunity
C. Order
D. Stock-out
Answer: D. Stock-out
Question 128.
In order to increase liquidity, ABC Motor Company bundled its customers’ installment payments and resold them to other investors. This is known as:
A. Factoring
B. Securitization
C. Reclassification
D. Secondary distribution
Answer: B. Securitization
Question 129.
A $100,000 T-bill currently sells for $98,600 and matures in 90 days. What is the discount rate for this investment?
A. 5.51%
B. 5.57%
C. 5.60%
D. 5.68%
Here’s how to calculate it:
- Determine the discount amount:
Discount = Face Value - Purchase Price
Discount = $100,000 - $98,600 =$1,400
- ** Determine the Discount Rate**
Discount Rate = Face Value - Purchase Price\ Face Value x (360\Days to Maturity)
Discount Rate = $100,000 - $98,600\ $100,000 x (360\Days to Maturity)
Discount Rate = $1,400 \ $100,000 x (360\Days to Maturity)
Discount Rate = 0.014 x (360\90
Discount Rate = 0.014 x 4 =
Answer: C. 5.60%
Discount Rate = 0.014 x 4 = 0.056
Discount Rate = 0.056
Convert into a percentage: 0.056 = 5.60%
Question 130.
RAL Industries is a manufacturing company that currently has locations in Canada and Latin America and has just completed an acquisition of a company located in Europe. As a result of the acquisition, they have a large number of financial service providers. In an effort to reduce the number of providers and services used globally, RAL has decided to develop a formal selection process to consolidate its many global banking services. In order to reduce the amount of time the selection process takes, determine which services providers can offer, and the number of providers involved in the process, what should RAL Industries issue?
A. Request for Quote
B. Request for Proposal
C. Request for Information
D. Request for Participation
Answer: C. Request for Information
Question 131.
To arrive at today’s projected closing cash position, a cash manager starts with:
A. The opening bank available balance
B. Yesterday’s projected closing cash position
C. The general ledger cash balance
D. Today’s expected settlements
Answer: A. The opening bank available balance
Question 132.
An analyst for a landscaping company wants to adjust her cash-flow forecast to account for the seasonality of outflows. How can this be accomplished?
A. Simple moving average
B. Regression analysis
C. Accounts receivable balance pattern
D. Contingency forecasting
Answer: B. Regression analysis
Question 133.
Two months after a government overthrow, the new Minister of Industry and Culture took over the country’s largest steel company and compensated the owners at 50% of book value. What is the government’s action called?
A. Consolidation
B. Deregulation
C. Expropriation
D. Nationalization
Answer: C. Expropriation
Question 134.
Today’s modern cash management systems would include which of the following?
A. Full integration to ERP systems
B. Performance management systems and support
C. Remote check disbursement software
D. Full customer relationship management (CRM) capability
Answer: A. Full integration to ERP systems
Question 135.
A treasurer has been advised that his privately held company has just lost its largest customer, which will have a significant impact on earnings. The treasurer applies an aggressive working capital strategy. Presently, the yield curve is upward sloping. Given this information, the treasurer should ensure that the company has:
A. Short-term non-committed lines
B. Short-term committed lines
C. Long-term non-committed lines
D. Long-term committed lines
Answer: B. Short-term committed lines
Question 136.
All of the following are advantages of using traditional financial ratios for analysis EXCEPT:
A. They can easily be computed from the information found in publicly available financial reports
B. They usually reflect accounting rather than economic values
C. They can be used to view historical trends and availability over time
D. They allow comparisons to be made between like companies
Answer: B. They usually reflect accounting rather than economic values
Question 137.
Which of the following are important uses of variance analysis in comparing actual cash flows with projected cash flows?
I. Identifying unanticipated changes in inventory
II. Enhancing short-term investment income
III. Validating a capital budget
IV. Identifying delays in accounts receivable collections
A. I and II only
B. I and IV only
C. II and IV only
D. I, II, III, and IV
Answer: B. I and IV only
Question 138.
A multinational company (MNC) that operates a shared service center charges its foreign subsidiaries a management fee. This management fee may need to be:
A. Manipulated to locate profits in low-tax countries
B. Paid through a third-party intermediary
C. Negotiated with the host government
D. Significantly taxed by the host government
Answer: C. Negotiated with the host government
Question 139.
Upon entering into an interest rate swap with a notional principal of $10,000,000, what is the initial amount of money the counterparties must exchange at the beginning of the swap?
A. $0
B. $5,000,000
C. The future value of $10,000,000
D. $10,000,000 discounted
Answer: A. $0
Question 140.
Which of the following is NOT a drawback to using ROI as a performance measure?
A. It may be misleading when cash flows are not evenly distributed over time
B. It does not consider the profit generated by a project
C. It does not include a charge for cost of capital
D. It may lead to rejection of a positive NPV project
Answer: B. It does not consider the profit generated by a project
Question 141.
What is the ROI for the company represented in the Income Statement below if the Long-Term Debt & Equity for the period was $11,875,000?
Sample Income Statement
Revenue: $18,000,000
Less: COGS $9,750,000
Gross Profit: $8,250,000
Less: Operating Expenses: $5,900,000
EBITDA: $2,350,000
Less: Depreciation & Amort: $200,000
EBIT (Operating Income): $2,150,000
Less: Interest Expense: $300,000
Net Profit before Taxes: $1,850,000
Less: Provision for Taxes: $850,000
Net Income: $1,000,000
Sample Cash Flow Statement
Net Income: $1,000,000
Adj to reconcile Net Income to Cash:
Depreciation/Amort: $200,000
Increase in A/R: ($650,000)
Increase in Inv: ($500,000)
Increase in A/P: $375,000
Net Cash from Operations: $425,000
Capital Expenditures: ($900,000)
Decrease in Short Term Inv: $200,000
A. 7.75%
B. 8.03%
C. 8.42%
D. 8.97%
To calculate the Return on Investment (ROI) for the company, we’ll use the formula:
ROI = Net Income \ Total Long-Term Debt & Equity x 100
Given:
- Net Income: $1,000,000
- Total Long-Term Debt & Equity: $11,875,000
Plugging these values into the formula:
ROI = 1,000,000 \ 11,875,000 x 100
ROI = 1,000,000 \ 11,875,000 x 100
ROI = 0.0842105 x 100 =
Answer: C. 8.42%
ROI = 0.0842105 x 100 = 8.42105
Round Up = approx 8.42
Therefore, the ROI for the company is approximately 8.42%.
Question 142.
Based on the information provided in the chart, what is the Free Cash Flow for the period this company?
Sample Income Statement
Revenue: $18,000,000
Less: COGS $9,750,000
Gross Profit: $8,250,000
Less: Operating Expenses: $5,900,000
EBITDA: $2,350,000
Less: Depreciation & Amort: $200,000
EBIT (Operating Income): $2,150,000
Less: Interest Expense: $300,000
Net Profit before Taxes: $1,850,000
Less: Provision for Taxes: $850,000
Net Income: $1,000,000
Sample Cash Flow Statement
Net Income: $1,000,000
Adj to reconcile Net Income to Cash:
Depreciation/Amort: $200,000
Increase in A/R: ($650,000)
Increase in Inv: ($500,000)
Increase in A/P: $375,000
Net Cash from Operations: $425,000
Capital Expenditures: ($900,000)
Decrease in Short Term Inv: $200,000
A. ($1,000,000)
B. ($475,000)
C. $475,000
D. $1,000,000
To calculate the Free Cash Flow (FCF), we use the formula:
Free Cash Flow = Net Cash from Operations - Capital Expenditures
Given from the Sample Cash Flow Statement:
- Net Cash from Operations: $425,000
- Capital Expenditures: ($900,000)
Plugging in the values:
Free Cash Flow} = 425,000 - 900,000 =
Answer: B. (-$475,000) negative
Free Cash Flow} = 425,000 - 900,000 = -475,000
So, the free cash flow for the period is -$475,000. This negative free cash flow indicates that the company’s capital expenditures exceeded the cash generated from operations during the period.
Question 143.
Company XYZ is conservative when investing in their short-term portfolio. XYZ is looking to add the following money market instruments in their own country: a reverse re-purchase agreement, a floating-rate note, and a negotiable certificate of deposit. What types of investment risks are associated with these instruments?
A. Default and reinvestment risk
B. Liquidity and price risk
C. Credit and liquidity risk
D. Default and payment risk
Answer: C. Credit and liquidity risk
Question 144.
A company is based in the United States and has an operating subsidiary in Germany. With a stable U.S. dollar and a depreciating euro, the company’s cash manager may elect to:
A. Pool excess funds in the United States to offset German deficits
B. Implement a dollar-based multilateral netting system
C. Start leading receivables from the German subsidiary
D. Establish a multicurrency account in the United States
Answer: C. Start leading receivables from the German subsidiary
Question 145.
A company is looking for a way to finance their inventory. What is the BEST funding match?
A. Long-term private placement
B. Short-term debt
C. Equity issuance
D. Stock split
Answer: B. Short-term debt
Question 146.
Which one of the following ties a user’s private key to a user’s public key?
A. A digital signature
B. A digital certificate
C. A digitized signature
D. A digital token
Answer: B. A digital certificate
Question 147.
A treasury professional is deciding between two investment opportunities. The first is a taxable security in the amount of $2,000,000 with a yield of 3.6%. The second is a tax-exempt security for the same amount with a yield of 2.85%. Both securities have the same maturity and a similar risk profile. The marginal income tax rate is 35%. What is the taxable equivalent yield for the tax-exempt security?
A. 5.54%
B. 4.38%
C. 1.15%
D. 4.15%
To find the taxable equivalent yield for the tax-exempt security, we can use the following formula:
Taxable Equivalent Yield = Tax-Exempt Yield \ (1 - Tax Rate)
Given:
- Tax-Exempt Yield: 2.85% or 0.0285
- Marginal Income Tax Rate: 35% or 0.35
Plugging these values into the formula:
Taxable Equivalent Yield = 0.0285 (1 - 0.35)
Taxable Equivalent Yield = 0.0285 \ 0.65 =
Answer: B. 4.38%
Taxable Equivalent Yield = 0.0285 \ 0.65 =
Taxable Equivalent Yield = approx 0.0438
Convert to a percentage = 4.38%
So, the taxable equivalent yield for the tax-exempt security is approximately 4.38%. This means that the tax-exempt security yielding 2.85% is equivalent to a taxable security yielding 4.38% when considering the marginal tax rate of 35%.
Question 148.
The accounting requirement that a product’s selling costs be recorded in the same period as the product’s revenue is recorded, regardless of when the cash is paid, is an example of the:
A. Full disclosure principal
B. Historical cost principle
C. Matching principle
D. Revenue recognition principle
Answer: C. Matching principle
Question 149.
A UK based manufacturer has a subsidiary in Belgium and a manufacturing plant in Italy. The subsidiary wants to sell its products in Sweden. How would the UK parent best structure the movement of funds within the organization to optimize management of working capital while ensuring recourse?
A. Internal factoring
B. Re-invoicing
C. Export financing
D. Multilateral netting
Answer: A. Internal factoring
Question 150.
XYZ Company is a U.S. based company that has just issued some euro-denominated bonds in London. The bonds have a duration of 10 years at a rate of 3.5% with a par value of EUR 50 million. An FX swap contract was created on the date of the issuance in EUR/USD, with a spot rate of 1.2908 and a forward rate of 1.1102. This bond is subject to what type of risk?
A. Interest rate
B. Currency
C. Floating rate
D. Duration
Answer: A. Interest rate
Question 151.
The goal of a successful investor relations program is to ensure:
A. Achievement of the company’s earnings-per share objective
B. Accurate preparation of financial statements
C. On-time filing of reports
D. Effective two-way communication between a company, the financial community, and other constituencies
Answer: D. Effective two-way communication between a company, the financial community, and other constituencies
Question 152.
Capital budgeting is defined as the:
A. Determination of the optimal level of debt versus equity
B. Process of evaluating alternative investment projects
C. Provision of sufficient borrowing facilities to meet transaction requirements
D. Addition of capital to the firm which results in a cash inflow
Answer: B. Process of evaluating alternative investment projects
Question 153.
The treasurer for XYZ Manufacturing, Inc. recently exchanged a portion of its euro holdings into U.S. dollars to purchase gas futures contracts. This was done in anticipation of an assumed rise in gas prices due to the continued weakening of the U.S. dollar. Which of the following types of risk is being mitigated?
A. Sovereign
B. Operational
C. Commodity price
D. Foreign exchange
Answer: C. Commodity price
Question 154.
A U.S.-based electronics company that buys components from one of its foreign subsidiaries at a price above market is likely to:
A. Be paid large dividends by the subsidiary
B. Be sheltering profits in a low tax country
C. Need tax consultants to act as intermediaries
D. Make payment with an intracompany loan
Answer: B. Be sheltering profits in a low tax country
Question 155.
An increasing number of multinational companies have adopted formal multilateral netting systems for which of the following reasons?
A. To facilitate management of foreign exchange exposure
B. To improve check clearing times
C. To standardize payment routes and banking channels
D. To eliminate duplicate payments to vendors
Answer: A. To facilitate management of foreign exchange exposure
Question 156.
XYZ Bank would like to conduct some foreign exchange transactions with JKL Bank. JKL isn’t the most liquid and could have some credit risk. XYZ Bank should suggest which of the following in order to eliminate risk?
A. pre-authorized draft
B. Straight-through processing
C. Documentary collection
D. Continuous Linked Settlement
Answer: D. Continuous Linked Settlement
Question 157.
A company in the market to purchase a treasury management system (TMS) has issued a request for proposal to evaluate various vendors. One of the evaluation factors focuses on the long-term viability of the vendor. The company may have to choose between an untested new vendor with a superior product and an established vendor with an incomplete product suite. This dimension of the RFP is measuring what type of risk?
A. Reputational risk
B. Supplier risk
C. Technology risk
D. Financial risk
Answer: B. Supplier
Question 158.
Buying a security with the intent of selling it prior to its maturity date to increase the return is an example of:
A. Active investment strategy
B. Matching investment strategy
C. An interest rate future
D. A diversification program
Answer: A. Active investment strategy
Question 159.
Company ABC is a restaurant chain that has enjoyed a surge in customers’ dining with not much of a profitability increase in the last couple of years. Following a bad restaurant review, customer traffic deteriorated with not much change in profitability. Which of the following BEST describes the cost structure of the company?
A. Low variable costs
B. Economies of scale
C. Low financial leverage
D. Low operating leverage
Answer: D. Low operating leverage
Question 160.
Company R has a $50 million line of credit with a 5% compensating balance. They have outstanding borrowings of $37 million. The fee on the unused portion of the line of credit is 25 bps and the interest rate on the borrowings is LIBOR of 28 bps plus 3.25%. What is the annual interest rate for the line of credit?
A. 0.46%
B. 3.64%
C. 3.73%
D. 3.81%
To determine the annual interest rate for the line of credit, let’s break down the components:
- Outstanding Borrowings: $37 million
- Compensating Balance: 5%
- Unused Portion Fee: 25 basis points (bps) or 0.25%
- Interest Rate on Borrowings: LIBOR + 3.25%
Step 1: Calculate the Compensating Balance
The compensating balance is 5% of the line of credit:
Compensating Balance = 0.05 x 50,000,000 = 2,500,000
This balance must be maintained, meaning the effective amount available to borrow is reduced by this amount:
Effective Line of Credit = 50,000,000 - 2,500,000 = 47,500,000
Step 2: Calculate the Fee on the Unused Portion
The unused portion of the line of credit is the difference between the effective line of credit and the outstanding borrowings:
Unused Portion = 47,500,000 - 37,000,000 = 10,500,000
The fee on the unused portion:
Unused Portion Fee = 0.25
The interest rate on the borrowings is LIBOR + 3.25%. Given LIBOR is 28 basis points (bps) or 0.28%, the interest rate is:
Interest Rate = 0.0028 + 0.0325 = 0.0353 or 3.53%
The interest cost:
Interest Cost = 37,000,000 x 0.0353 = 1,306,100
Step 4: Calculate the Total Cost
The total annual cost for the line of credit:
Total Cost = Interest Cost} + Unused Portion Fee =
Total Cost = 1,306,100 + 26,250 = 1,332,350
Step 5: Calculate the Annual Interest Rate
The annual interest rate is the total cost divided by the effective line of credit:
Annual Interest Rate = 1,332,350 \ 47,500,000 x 100 =
Answer: D. 3.81%
Annual Interest Rate = 1,332,350 \ 47,500,000 x 100 = 2.8051%
Therefore, the annual interest rate for the line of credit is approximately 2.81%.
Question 161.
Examples of fixed assets include which of the following?
I. Inventory
II. Treasury bills
III. Forklift
IV. Goodwill
A. III only
B. I and III only
C. I, II, and IV only
D. I, III, and IV only
Answer: A. III only
Question 162.
XYZ Company has incurred a financially devastating event because of a typhoon at its offshore manufacturing plant where the majority of its products are developed. Due to the impact on liquidity, the company may not be able to survive. What should the Treasurer have done in order to mitigate the risk associated with this type of event?
A. Evaluated insurance coverage amounts
B. Negotiated back-up lines of credit
C. Developed a contingency funding plan
D. Increased reserves
Answer: C. Developed a contingency funding plan
Question 163.
When a subsidiary borrows money, the parent, sister subsidiary, or other entity is often used in order to:
A. Diversify the risk of the investment
B. Guarantee the obligations of the borrower
C. Increase the return of a security
D. Prevent a covenant violation
Answer: B. Guarantee the obligations of the borrower
Question 164.
Some treasury management systems are capable of initiating investment purchases and loan drawdowns automatically. The automating of these transactions is related to which of the following treasury management functions?
A. Payment management
B. Liquidity management
C. International trade management
D. Capital budget management
Answer: B. Liquidity management
Question 165.
When a buyer receives goods, but payment is not due to the supplier until some later date, this is defined as:
A. Factoring
B. Bank credit
C. Trade credit
D. Intercompany loan
Answer: C. Trade credit
Question 166.
Using the chart above what is the Days’ Inventory (DI)?
Annual Revenue: $158,000.00
Annual Cost of Goods Sold: $92,400.00
Cash Flow from Operations: $850.00
Ending Inventory: $23,600.00
Ending Accounts Receivable: $19,300.00
Ending Accounts Payable: $16,950.00
A. 446.32
B. 1,429.07
C. 93.23
D. 508.20
To calculate the Days’ Inventory (DI), we’ll use the following formula:
Days’ Inventory (DI) = Ending Inventory \ Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) \ 365
Given:
- Annual Cost of Goods Sold (COGS): $92,400.00
- Ending Inventory: $23,600.00
First, calculate the daily cost of goods sold:
Daily COGS} = 92,400 \365 = 253.42
Next, calculate the Days’ Inventory (DI):
Days’ Inventory (DI) = 23,600 / 253.42 =
Answer: C. 93.23
Days’ Inventory (DI) = 23,600 / 253.42 = approx 93.09 days
So, the Days’ Inventory (DI) for the company is approximately 93.09 days.
Question 167.
Using the chart below what is the Days’ Receivables (DR)?
Annual Revenue: $158,000.00
Annual Cost of Goods Sold: $92,400.00
Cash Flow from Operations: $850.00
Ending Inventory: $23,600.00
Ending Accounts Receivable: $19,300.00
Ending Accounts Payable: $16,950.00
A. 2,988.08
B. 298.50
C. 44.59
D. 76.24
To calculate the Days’ Receivables (DR), we’ll use the following formula:
Days’ Receivables (DR) = Ending Accounts Receivable / (Annual Revenue / 365)
Given:
- Annual Revenue: $158,000.00
- Ending Accounts Receivable: $19,300.00
- Calculate the daily revenue:
Daily Revenue = 158,000/365 = approx 432.88
- Calculate the Days’ Receivables (DR):
Days’ Receivables (DR) = 19,300 \ 432.88 =
Answer: C. 44.59
Days’ Receivables (DR) = 19,300 \ 432.88 = approx 44.58 days
So, the Days’ Receivables (DR) for the company is approximately 44.58 days.
Question 168.
Using the chart below what is the Days’ Payables (DP)?
Annual Revenue: $158,000.00
Annual Cost of Goods Sold: $92,400.00
Cash Flow from Operations: $850.00
Ending Inventory: $23,600.00
Ending Accounts Receivable: $19,300.00
Ending Accounts Payable: $16,950.00
A. 262.15
B. 93.23
C. 39.16
D. 66.96
To calculate the Days’ Payables (DP), we’ll use the following formula:
Days’ Payables (DP) = Ending Accounts Payable /(Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) / 365)
Given:
- Annual Cost of Goods Sold (COGS): $92,400.00
- Ending Accounts Payable: $16,950.00
- Calculate the daily cost of goods sold (Daily COGS):
Daily COGS = Annual Cost of Goods Sold / Total Days In the Year
Daily COGS = 92,400 /365 = approx 253.42
- Calculate the Days’ Payables (DP):
Days’ Payables (DP) = 16,950 / 253.42 =
Answer: D. 66.96
Days’ Payables (DP) = 16,950 / 253.42 = approx 66.92 days
So, the Days’ Payables (DP) for the company is approximately 66.92 days.
Question 169.
Due to a loss of proprietary information held for clients, ABC Company has been named in a billion-dollar lawsuit. It was determined that the loss of information was due to a breach in its computer system firewalls by outside parties. When the lawsuit became public, the company experienced a steep drop in its stock price. This scenario is an example of what kind of risk?
A. Internal technology
B. Compliance
C. External theft/fraud
D. Market
Answer: C. External theft/fraud
Question 170.
Kahuna Boards Co. has just experienced a very profitable year and wants to share the success with its shareholders. In order to pay dividends, a sequence of events must occur. Which of the following chronological sequence of events is correct?
- Stock is sold without the upcoming dividend attached
- Dividend is paid
- Board of directors announces the dividend
- Holders of record are specified
A. 3, 4, 1, 2
B. 3, 4, 2, 1
C. 4, 3, 2, 1
D. 4, 3, 1, 2
Answer: A. 3, 4, 1, 2
Question 64.
Treasury management systems and ERP systems allow companies to do all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Reduce cash processing costs
B. Migrate external data into G/L infrastructure
C. Increase productivity through seamless exchange of data
D. Reduce redundant data entry
Answer: A. Reduce cash processing costs
