All of the Following Are Deficit Items in the Balance

question 222

Multiple Choice

All of the following are deficit items in the balance of payments accounts EXCEPT

• A) U.S. residents purchases of gold from foreign residents.
• B) U.S. tourists spending funds in Europe.
• C) exports of merchandise.
• D) U.S. purchases of foreign companies' stocks and bonds.

Calculate and interpret financial ratios such as current ratio, acid-test ratio, and average collection period.

Analyze changes in financial statements over time through horizontal analysis.

Understand the concept of financial leverage and its impact on return on equity.

Compute and interpret the turnover ratios, including accounts receivable turnover and inventory turnover.

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