Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) When calculating the cost of preferred stock, companies must adjust for taxes, because dividends paid on preferred stock are deductible by the paying corporation.
• B) Because of tax effects, an increase in the risk-free rate will have a greater effect on the after-tax cost of debt than on the cost of common stock as measured by the CAPM.
• C) If a company's beta increases, this will increase the cost of equity used to calculate the WACC, but only if the company does not have enough reinvested earnings to take care of its equity financing and hence must issue new stock.
• D) Higher flotation costs reduce investors' expected returns, and that leads to a reduction in a company's WACC.
• E) When calculating the cost of debt, a company needs to adjust for taxes, because interest payments are deductible by the paying corporation.

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Definitions:

Lessee's Perspective

The viewpoint of the tenant or user in a leasing agreement, focusing on their rights, obligations, and benefits.

Capital Lease

A lease classified as a financial transaction, where the lessee essentially buys an asset and borrows the money through a lease to pay for it, leading to asset and liability recognition in the balance sheet.

Operating Lease

A leasing agreement that allows for the use of an asset but does not convey rights of ownership to the lessee.

Accounts Payable

The amount of money owed by a company to its suppliers or creditors for goods or services received.