Ch. 2 Flashcards
Net working capital is defined as:
A. the depreciation book value of a firm’s fixed assets
B. the value of a firm’s current assets
C. available cash minus current liabilities
D. total assets minus total liabilities
E. current assets minus current liabilities
E. current assets minus current liabilities
The accounting statement that measures the revenues, expenses, and net income of a firm over a period of time is called the:
A. statement of cash flows B. income statement C. GAAP statement D. balance sheet E. net working capital schedule
B. income statement
The financial statement that summarizes a firm’s accounting value as of a particular date is called the:
A. income statement B. cash flow statement C. liquidity position D. balance sheet E. periodic operating statement
D. balance sheet
Which on e of the following decreases net income but does not affect the operating cash flow of a firm that owes no taxes for the current year?
A. indirect cost B. direct cost C. noncash item D. period cost E. variable cost
C. noncash item
Which one of the following terms is defined as the total tax paid divided by the total taxable income?
A. average tax rate B. variable tax rate C. marginal tax rate D. absolute tax rate E. contingent tax rate
A. average tax rate
The tax rate that determines the amount of tax that will be due on the next dollar of taxable income earned is called the:
A. average tax rate B. variable tax rate C. marginal tax rate D. fixed tax rate E. ordinary tax rate
C. marginal tax rate
Cash flow from assets is defined as:
A. the cash flow to shareholders minus the cash flow to creditors
B. operating cash flow plus the cash flow to creditors plus the cash flow to shareholders
C. operating cash flow minus the change in net working capital minus net capital spending
D. operating cash flow plus capital spending plus the change in net working capital
E. cash flow to shareholders minus net capital spending plus the change in net working capital
C. operating cash flow minus the change in net working capital minus net capital spending
Operating cash flow is defined as:
A. a firm’s net profit over a specified period of time
B. the cash that a firm generates from its normal business activities
C. a firm’s operating margin
D. the change in the net working capital over a stated period of time
E. the cash that is generated and added to retained earnings
B. the cash that a firm generates from its normal business activities.
Which one of the following has nearly the same meaning as free cash flow?
A. Net income B. Cash flow from assets C. Operating cash flow D. Cash flow to shareholders E. Addition to retained earnings
B. Cash flow from assets
Cash flow to creditors is defined as:
A. interest paid minus net new borrowing.
B. interest paid plus net new borrowing.
C. operating cash flow minus net capital spending minus the change in net working capital.
D. dividends paid plus net new borrowing.
E. cash flow from assets plus net new equity.
A. interest paid minus net new borrowing.
Cash flow to stockholders is defined as:
A. cash flow from assets plus cash flow to creditors.
B. operating cash flow minus cash flow to creditors.
C. dividends paid plus the change in retained earnings.
D. dividends paid minus net new equity raised.
E. net income minus the addition to retained earnings.
D. dividends paid minus net new equity raised.
Which one of the following is an intangible fixed asset?
A. Inventory B. Machinery C. Copyright D. Account receivable E. Building
C. Copyright
Production equipment is classified as:
A. a net working capital item. B. a current liability. C. a current asset. D. a tangible fixed asset. E. an intangible fixed asset.
D. a tangible fixed asset.
Net working capital includes:
A. a land purchase. B. an invoice from a supplier. C. non-cash expenses. D. fixed asset depreciation. E. the balance due on a 15-year mortgage.
B. an invoice from a supplier.
Over the past year, a firm decreased its current assets and increased its current liabilities. As a result, the firm’s net working capital:
A. had to increase.
B. had to decrease.
C. remained constant.
D. could have either increased, decreased, or remained constant.
E. was unaffected as the changes occurred in the firm’s current accounts.
B. had to decrease.
Net working capital increases when:
A. fixed assets are purchased for cash. B. inventory is purchased on credit. C. inventory is sold at cost. D. a credit customer pays for his or her purchase. E. inventory is sold at a profit.
E. inventory is sold at a profit.
Shareholders’ equity is equal to:
A. total assets plus total liabilities.
B. net fixed assets minus total liabilities.
C. net fixed assets minus long-term debt plus net working capital.
D. net working capital plus total assets.
E. total assets minus net working capital.
C. net fixed assets minus long-term debt plus net working capital.
Paid-in surplus is classified as:
A. owners’ equity. B. net working capital. C. a current asset. D. a cash expense. E. long-term debt.
A. owners’ equity.
Shareholders’ equity is best defined as:
A. the residual value of a firm. B. positive net working capital. C. the net liquidity of a firm. D. cash inflows minus cash outflows. E. the cumulative profits of a firm over time.
A. the residual value of a firm.
All else held constant, the book value of owners’ equity will decrease when:
A. the market value of inventory increases.
B. dividends exceed net income for a period.
C. cash is used to pay an accounts payable.
D. a long-term debt is repaid.
E. taxable income increases.
B. dividends exceed net income for a period.
Net working capital decreases when:
A. a new 3-year loan is obtained with the proceeds used to purchase inventory.
B. a credit customer pays his or her bill in full.
C. depreciation increases.
D. a long-term debt is used to finance a fixed asset purchase.
E. a dividend is paid to current shareholders.
E. a dividend is paid to current shareholders.
A firm’s liquidity level decreases when:
A. inventory is purchased with cash. B. inventory is sold on credit. C. inventory is sold for cash. D. an account receivable is collected. E. proceeds from a long-term loan are received.
A. inventory is purchased with cash.
Highly liquid assets:
A. increase the probability a firm will face financial distress.
B. appear on the right side of a balance sheet.
C. generally produce a high rate of return.
D. can be sold quickly at close to full value.
E. include all intangible assets.
D. can be sold quickly at close to full value.
Financial leverage:
A. increases as the net working capital increases.
B. is equal to the market value of a firm divided by the firm’s book value.
C. is inversely related to the level of debt.
D. is the ratio of a firm’s revenues to its fixed expenses.
E. increases the potential return to the stockholders.
E. increases the potential return to the stockholders.