In Some Industries,competitive Dynamics Eventually Drive Long-Run Projections of the Future

question 53

Multiple Choice

In some industries,competitive dynamics eventually drive long-run projections of the future returns earned by the firm to an equilibrium level equal to the long-run expected cost of equity capital in the firm.At that point,a firm can be expected to earn ____________ residual income in the future.

• A) increasing
• B) zero.
• C) decreasing
• D) There is not enough information to answer this question

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Definitions:

Allowance Account

An account used to record adjustments for potential future losses or defaults on receivables, essentially reducing the value of accounts receivable to a more realistic figure.

Accounts Receivable

Debts incurred by customers to a company for using or obtaining its goods or services without making immediate payment.

Allowance Method

An accounting technique that adjusts accounts receivable for the estimated uncollectible amounts.

Accounts Receivable

Unsettled charges owed by clients to a company for the consumption or acquisition of goods or services.