Which of the Following Statements Is NOT CORRECT

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT CORRECT?

• A) A company may hold a relatively large amount of cash and marketable securities if it is uncertain about its volume of sales,profits,and cash flows during the coming year.
• B) Credit policy has an impact on working capital because it influences both sales and the time before receivables are collected.
• C) The cash budget is useful to help estimate future financing needs,especially the need for short-term working capital loans.
• D) If a firm wants to generate more cash flow from operations in the next month or two,it could change its credit policy from 2/10,net 30 to net 60.
• E) Managing working capital is important because it influences financing decisions and the firm's profitability.

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Definitions:

After-Tax Cost Of Debt

The net cost to a company for borrowing funds, calculated by subtracting the tax savings from the cost of debt's interest payments.

Corporate Tax Rate

The tax imposed on the net income of a corporation, with the rate varying by country and sometimes also by the level of income earned.

Capital Component

One of the elements of a company's capital structure, such as equity or debt, which represents sources of financing.

Underlying Security

A stock, bond, commodity, or other asset upon which options and other derivatives are based or derived.