Which of the Following Is NOT a Capital Component When

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a capital component when calculating the weighted average cost of capital (WACC) for use in capital budgeting?

• A) Accounts payable.
• B) Common stock "raised" by reinvesting earnings.
• C) Common stock raised by new issues.
• D) Preferred stock.
• E) Long-term debt.

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Definitions:

Accrued Expenses

Expenses that have been incurred but not yet paid or recorded in the accounting period they relate to.

Insurance Expense

The cost incurred by a company to insure its assets and operations.

Adjusting Entry

Recording entries in journals at an accounting period's end to distribute income and expenses to the actual period of occurrence.

Prepaid Insurance

Refers to payments made in advance for insurance coverage, recognized as an asset on the balance sheet until the coverage period lapses.