Which of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct?

• A) One of the key steps in the development of pro forma financial statements is to identify those assets and liabilities which increase spontaneously with net income.
• B) The first,and most critical,step in constructing a set of pro forma financial statements is establishing the sales forecast.
• C) Pro forma financial statements as discussed in the text are used primarily to assess a firm's historical performance.
• D) All else equal,if a firm operates at full capacity,the greater its payout ratio,the less additional funds that will be needed for a particular growth in sales.
• E) The projected balance sheet forecasting method produces accurate results when fixed assets are lumpy and when economies of scale are present.

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Definitions:

Return on Assets

A financial ratio that indicates the profitability of a company in relation to its total assets.

Current Assets

Assets that are expected to be converted into cash, sold, or consumed within one year or the operating cycle, whichever is longer.

Net Income

Refers to the total earnings or profit of a company after subtracting all expenses from its total revenue.

Total Debts

The sum of all financial obligations a company owes to outside parties, including both short-term and long-term liabilities.