Using Ending Balances for the Investment Base in Computing Return

question 74

Multiple Choice

Using ending balances for the investment base in computing return on investment (ROI) might encourage managers to acquire assets:

• A) early in the year and dispose of assets late in the year.
• B) early in the year and dispose of assets early in the year.
• C) late in the year and dispose of assets late in the year.
• D) late in the year and dispose of assets early in the year.

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Definitions:

Allowance for Bad Debts

A financial accounting technique to estimate and offset the amount of receivables that may not be collected.

Sales Volume

The quantity of products or services sold within a specific period, critical for analyzing a company's performance and profitability.

Price-Earnings Ratio

A ratio used to value a company that measures its current share price relative to its per-share earnings.

Market Price

The current price at which an asset or service can be bought or sold in a particular market.