Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) A firm's business risk is determined solely by the financial characteristics of its industry.
• B) The factors that affect a firm's business risk include industry characteristics and economic conditions,both of which are generally beyond the firm's control.
• C) One of the benefits to a firm of being at or near its target capital structure is that this generally minimizes the risk of bankruptcy.
• D) A firm's financial risk can be minimized by diversification.
• E) The amount of debt in its capital structure can under no circumstances affect a company's EBIT and business risk.

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Definitions:

Income Summary

An account used in the closing process that summarizes the results of all revenue and expense accounts.

Capital

The wealth, whether in money or other assets, owned or employed in business by an individual, firm, or corporation.

Withdrawal Account

An account from which funds can be withdrawn by the account holder; in the context of business partnerships, it refers to an account used by an owner or partner to draw funds from the business.

Income Summary

An account used in the closing process that summarizes revenues and expenses for a period before transferring the net income to retained earnings.