Ch.16 S7 Flashcards

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What ratio tests a company’s ability to pay its current liabilities with its current assets, but excludes inventory?

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The Quick Asset Ratio (the Acid Test)

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If given a stocks PE ratio and market price from a stock Tavel, how is EPS calculated?

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Market price ➗ PE ratio

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T/F: When prices are rising, switching from a FIFO to LIFO investors method will reduce COGS?

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F; switching from FIFO to LIFO inventory method will increase COGS

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How would the issuance of stock affect a company’s balance sheet?

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  1. Current assets (cash) increased
  2. Shareholders equity is increased (working capital is increased)
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Working capital, current ratio, and the quick asset ratio (acid test) are examples of ___________ ratios.

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Liquidity

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What is the formula for calculating operating profit margin?

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Operating profit ➗ sales

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7
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A company with more debt than equity outstanding is considered _________.

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Leveraged

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8
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Identify the following formula: Annual dividend ➗ EPS

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Dividend payout ratio

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What is the benefit of using accelerated depreciation?

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Higher depreciation expenses, and therefore, lower taxable income in the short term

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10
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How is cash flow calculated?

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Net income plus depreciation. Depreciation is added back, since it is a non cash expense

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(Current Assets-___________) ➗ Current Liabilities = Quick Asset Ratio (or Acid Test)

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Inventory

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T/F: When prices are rising, switching from a FIFO to LIFO investors method will reduce EVITDA.

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T

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13
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____________ - ___________= Working Capital

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Current assets - current liabilities = working capital

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14
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If the price of a stock falls while it’s earnings remain the same, what happens to its PE ratio?

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The PE ratio will fall

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What is the formula for calculating the PE ratio?

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PE = Market price of common stock ➗ earnings per share (EPS)

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16
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How is book value per share calculated?

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Commons shareholders equity divided by the number common share outstanding.

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If earnings are fallen while the price of the stock remains the same, what happens to its PE ratio?

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The PE ratio will rise

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18
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What is the formula for determining a stocks price to earnings ratio?

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Current market price ➗ earnings per share (EPS)

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How would the declaration of a dividend affect a company’s balance sheet?

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  1. Retained earnings is reduced
  2. Current liabilities is increased (working capital is reduced)
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20
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Identify the acronym: LIFO

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last in first out

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21
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What is the ROE formula?

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ROE = earnings available to common shareholders ➗ average common equity

22
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What is the formula for calculating the division payout ratio?

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Dividend payout ratio = annual dividend ➗ EPS

23
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Identify the following formula: stocks market price ➗ EPS

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PE ratio (also called the earnings multiple)

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T/F: when prices are rising, switching from a LIFO to FIFO investors method will reduce EBITDA.

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How is book value calculated?
Shareholders equity ➗ number of shares outstanding
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Goodwill is an example of what type of asset?
Intangible
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T/F: Fundamental analysis focuses on analyzing the market using charts, patterns, trends, and short interest.
F; charts, trends, pattern analysis, and theories would be the focus of a technical analyst
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Identify the following formula: Total Asset = Total Liabilities + Shareholders Equity
Balance sheet equation
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For inventory purposes, what is the benefit of using LIFO versus FIFO during an inflationary period?
LIFO would create lower earnings; therefore, a lower tax expense
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How is fully diluted EPS different than basic EPS?
Fully diluted EPS includes all rights, warrants, and convertible securities, even if they have not been exercised
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T/F: when prices are rising, switching from a FIFO to LIFO inventory method will increase EBITDA.
F
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How would the issuance of debt affect a company’s balance sheet?
1. Current assets is increased 2. Long term liabilities is increased (working capital is increased)
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T/F: Depreciation is a source of cash on the Cash Flow Statement.
T
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T/F: When prices are rising, switching from a LIFO to FIFO inventory method will increase EBITDA.
T
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Identify the follow formula: (Net income - preferred dividend) ➗ common shares outstanding
EPS
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What is the difference between the current ratio and the quick asset ratio?
The current ratio includes inventory, while the quick asset ratio excludes inventory
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What is the formula calculating return on equity (ROE)?
Earnings available to common ➗ average common stockholders equity
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What is the difference between the current ratio and the quick asset ratio?
The quick asset ratio is more stringent since it excludes inventory from the current assets
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Identify the acronym: FIFO
First in first out
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T/F: in a period of rising prices, the FIFO inventory method would create a greater profit than using LIFO.
T
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How would the payment of a dividend affect a company’s balance sheet?
1. Current assets is reduced 2. Current liabilities is reduced (working capital stays the same)
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What is the formula for calculating the debt to equity ratio?
Total debt ➗ total equity
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_________ ➗ _________ = current ratio
Current assets ➗ current liabilities = current ratio
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If earnings are rising while the price of the stock remains the same, what happens to its PE ratio?
The PE ratio will fall
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The analysis of a specific company (its balance sheet, income statement, etc. ) are the focus of the _________ analyst.
Fundamental
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If the price of a stock rises while it’s earnings remain the same, what happened to its PE ratio?
The PE ratio will rise
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T/F: When prices are rising, switching from a LIFO to FIFO inventory method will reduce COGS?
T; switching from a LIFO to FIFO inventory method will reduce COGS
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Define earnings before interest and taxes. (EBIT)
Operating in elm (adjusted for other income (or expenses) that is not generated by normal operations
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Why would an investment banker use EBITDA instead of EPS?
EBITDA is used for companies with different depreciation costs. It also neutralizes capital structure differences.
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What is the formula for the PE ratio?
Price ➗ EPS
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T/F: When calculating book value, exclude preferred stock.
T