(17-5) Forecasting Financial Reqs

question 18

Multiple Choice

(17-5) Forecasting financial reqs. C K Answer: c MEDIUM/

• A) When we use the AFN equation, we assume that the ratios of assets and liabilities to sales (A*0/S0 and L*0/S0) vary from year to year in a stable, predictable manner.
• B) When fixed assets are added in large, discrete units as a company grows, the assumption of constant ratios is more appropriate than if assets are relatively small and can be added in small increments as sales grow.
• C) Firms whose fixed assets are "lumpy" frequently have excess capacity, and this should be accounted for in the financial forecasting process.
• D) For a firm that uses lumpy assets, it is impossible to have small increases in sales without expanding fixed assets.
• E) Regression techniques cannot be used in situations where excess capacity or economies of scale exist.

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Definitions:

Standardization Strategies

Approaches adopted by companies to make their products or services uniform across different markets to achieve cost efficiency and brand consistency.

Adaptation Strategies

Involves adjusting business strategies or products to accommodate changes in the market, environment, or consumer behavior.

Economic Environment

The economic factors that impact the operation and performance of businesses, including inflation, interest rates, economic growth, and unemployment rates.

Countercyclical Sales

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