Using Beginning Balances for the Investment Base in Computing Return

question 101

Multiple Choice

Using beginning 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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