Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) The WACC is calculated using before-tax costs for all components.
• B) The after-tax cost of debt usually exceeds the after-tax cost of equity.
• C) For a given firm,the after-tax cost of debt is always more expensive than the after-tax cost of non-convertible preferred stock.
• D) Retained earnings that were generated in the past and are reported on the firm's balance sheet are available to finance the firm's capital budget during the coming year.
• E) The WACC that should be used in capital budgeting is the firm's marginal,after-tax cost of capital.

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Definitions:

Market Price

The cost at which the marketplace is currently trading assets or services.

Underwriting Spread

Underwriting spread is the difference between the price at which underwriters buy an issue from the issuer and the price at which they sell it to the public.

Issue Costs

Expenses associated with issuing new stocks or bonds, including underwriting, legal, and registration fees.

Subscription Price

The cost at which existing shareholders can purchase additional shares of stock in a company, often at a discount to the current market price.