Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)If a company anticipates an ongoing surplus of cash,it may choose to increase its dividend payout.
• B)Seasonal sales can create large short-term cash flow deficits and surpluses.
• C)The first step in short-term financial planning is to forecast the company's future net working capital.
• D)Deficits resulting from investments in long-term projects are often financed using long-term sources of capital,such as equity or long-term bonds.

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Definitions:

Taxable Income

Income subject to tax, after deductions and exemptions, according to the laws of the tax system.

Progressive Income Tax

A taxing mechanism in which the tax rate increases as the taxable amount or income increases, placing a higher burden on those who earn more.

Average Tax Rate

The ratio of the total amount of taxes paid to the taxpayer's total income, representing the percentage of income paid in taxes.

Marginal Tax Rate

The tax rate applied to the last dollar of income, representing the percentage of tax paid on any additional dollar of income.