Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) Perhaps the most important step when developing forecasted financial statements is to determine the breakdown of common equity between common stock and retained earnings.
• B) The first, and perhaps the most critical, step in forecasting financial requirements is to forecast future sales.
• C) Forecasted financial statements, as discussed in the text, are used primarily as a part of the managerial compensation program, where management's historical performance is evaluated.
• D) The capital intensity ratio gives us an idea of the physical condition of the firm's fixed assets.
• E) The AFN equation produces more accurate forecasts than the forecasted financial statement method, especially if fixed assets are lumpy, economies of scale exist, or if excess capacity exists.

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