Spontaneous Funds Are Generally Defined as Follows

question 16

Multiple Choice

Spontaneous funds are generally defined as follows:

• A) A forecasting approach in which the forecasted percentage of sales for each item is held constant.
• B) Funds that a firm must raise externally through short-term or long-term borrowing and/or by selling new common or preferred stock.
• C) Funds that arise out of normal business operations from its suppliers, employees, and the government, and they include immediate increases in accounts payable, accrued wages, and accrued taxes.
• D) The amount of cash raised in a given year minus the amount of cash needed to finance the additional capital expenditures and working capital needed to support the firm's growth.
• E) Assets required per dollar of sales.

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Definitions:

After-Tax Discount Rate

The rate used to discount future cash flows to their present value, adjusted for the impact of taxes.

Income Tax Rate

The percentage of taxable income that individuals or corporations are required to pay to the government.

Working Capital

The difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities, indicating the liquidity and operational efficiency.

Straight-Line Depreciation

A way of allocating the financial burden of a material asset over its effective lifespan in identical yearly portions.