Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) Actions that increase reported net income will always increase cash flow.
• B) One way to increase EVA is to generate the same level of operating income but with less total invested capital.
• C) One drawback of EVA as a performance measure is that it mistakenly assumes that equity capital is free.
• D) One way to increase EVA is to achieve the same level of operating income but with more total invested capital obtained at a higher cost of capital.
• E) If a firm reports positive net income,its EVA must also be positive.

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Definitions:

Corporate AMT Income

Corporate AMT Income refers to the calculation used to determine the Alternative Minimum Tax payable by a corporation, ensuring that companies pay at least a minimum amount of tax.

Subchapter S Corporation

A type of corporation in the U.S. that elects to be taxed under Subchapter S of Chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code, allowing income to be passed through to shareholders and taxed at an individual level.

Shareholder Basis

The amount invested in a company by its shareholders plus any earnings retained by the company.

Earnings and Profits

A measure used for tax purposes, representing a corporation's net income plus or minus certain tax-preferred items.