Which of the Following Is NOT a Difference Between a Currency

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a difference between a currency futures contract and a forward contract?

• A) The futures contract is marked to market daily, whereas the forward contract is only due to be settled at maturity.
• B) The counterparty to the futures participant is unknown with the clearinghouse stepping into each transaction, whereas the forward contract participants are in direct contact setting the forward specifications.
• C) A single sales commission covers both the purchase and sale of a futures contract, whereas there is no specific sales commission with a forward contract because banks earn a profit through the bid-ask spread.
• D) All of the above are true.

Differentiate between the rights and privileges of preferred stockholders versus common stockholders.

Comprehend the basic accounting for issuance and repurchase of company's own shares.

Understand the declaration, payment, and impact of dividends on a company’s financial position.

Appreciate the nuances of stock options as a form of employee compensation.

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Definitions:

Merchandise Inventory

Products that a company buys for resale to customers, representing one of the key assets that contribute to the company's revenue.

Discount

A reduction from the usual cost of something or the interest that is deducted from the face value of a promissory note when it is issued.

Perpetual Inventory System

An inventory management method where updates are made continuously as inventory items are bought and sold.

Liability

Financial obligations or debts that a company owes to others.