The Most Commonly Used Financial Performance Measure That Allows Managers

question 95

Multiple Choice

The most commonly used financial performance measure that allows managers of one organization to compare performance with that of other organizations is

• A)gross profit margin.
• B)the debt-to-assets ratio.
• C)the inventory turnover ratio.
• D)return on investment.

Understand the accounting treatment of indirect materials and their inclusion in Manufacturing Overhead.

Understand the concept of operating income and how to calculate it.

Comprehend the sequence of major activities in an organization and how they contribute to business operations.

Identify and calculate cost of goods sold (COGS) in manufacturing.

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Definitions:

Security Market Line

The Security Market Line (SML) is a graphical representation in financial markets that depicts the expected rate of return of an investment as a function of its systematic, or market, risk, as measured by beta.

Capital Market Line

A line used in the Capital Asset Pricing Model to illustrate the rates of return for efficient portfolios depending on the level of risk free rate and the level of market risk.

Market Portfolio

A theoretical portfolio that includes all assets in the market, with each asset weighted according to its market capitalization.

Risk Aversion

This concept describes an investor's preference to minimize uncertainty or to avoid risk in their investment decisions.