Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) Under normal conditions,a firm's expected ROE would probably be higher if it financed with short-term rather than with long-term debt,but using short-term debt would probably increase the firm's risk.
• B) Conservative firms generally use no short-term debt and thus have zero current liabilities.
• C) A short-term loan can usually be obtained more quickly than a long-term loan,but the cost of short-term debt is normally higher than that of long-term debt.
• D) If a firm that can borrow from its bank at a 6% interest rate buys materials on terms of 2/10,net 30,and if it must pay by Day 30 or else be cut off,then we would expect to see zero accounts payable on its balance sheet.
• E) If one of your firm's customers is "stretching" its accounts payable,this may be a nuisance but it will not have an adverse financial impact on your firm if the customer periodically pays off its entire balance.

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Foreseeability Test

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