Which of the Following Is NOT a Way Risk Management

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a way risk management can be used to increase the value of a firm?

• A) Risk management can increase debt capacity.
• B) Risk management can help a firm maintain its optimal capital budget.
• C) Risk management can reduce the expected costs of financial distress.
• D) Risk management can help firms minimize taxes.
• E) Risk management can allow managers to defer receipt of their bonuses and thus postpone tax payments.

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Definitions:

Limited Partner

An investor in a partnership who is not involved in daily business operations and whose liability is limited to the amount invested.

Passive Loss Rules

Tax regulations that limit the amount of passive activity losses (from investments in which the taxpayer does not materially participate) that can be deducted in a given year.

Materially Participates

In terms of tax law, an individual's active and regular involvement in the operations of a business, affecting eligibility for certain tax deductions.

Passive Activity

Economic activities in which the taxpayer does not materially participate, often producing income subject to special tax rules.